Justin II, with Sophia, 565-578. Follis (Bronze, 29 mm, 14.06 g, 7 h), Nicomedia, RY 11 = 575/6. D N IVSTINVS P P AV Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in her right hand, seated facing on double throne; above, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and XI; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, NIKO. DOC 101a.1. MIB 46. SB 369. Attractive earthen highlights. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.