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ID:     10360
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Justin II
Date Ruled:     AD 565-578
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Follis
Date Struck:     A.D. 573 - 574
Diameter:     31.5 mm
Weight:     15.54 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N IVSTI-NVS P P AV
Obverse Description:     Justin II seated on left and Sophia seated on right facing on double throne, both are nimbate, he holds a globus cruciger, she holds a cruciform scepter
Reverse Legend:     M / ANNO / GIII / E / CON
Reverse Description:     Large M between ANNO and GIII (year 9), cross above, E (5th officina) below, CON in exergue
Mint Mark:     CON
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     DOC I 36e.4
Reference2:     SBCV 360
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=7501