1/2 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 565 - 578

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One (1) 1/2 follis coin, Justin II

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Byzantine Empire, 565 - 578

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Obverse Image: Justin on left and Sophia on right, seated facing on double-throne, each resting right hand on knee, cross between their heads. The text has been mostly worn away on this.

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Obverse Text: DN / IVSTI / PP / AVG

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Reverse Image: Large K with cross above and mint mark below.

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Reverse Text: ANNO / K / D / TES

Date Made: 565 - 578

Head Of Government: Justin II Emperor of ByzantiumMaker: Justin II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Greece: Macedonia, Thessaloníki

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0046Accession Number: 1995.0049Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0046

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: bronze (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 19.3 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d1fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1304242

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