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ID:     496
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Justin II
Date Ruled:     AD 565-578
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Half follis
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. 575 - 576
Obverse Legend:     DN IVSTINVS 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:     K / ANNO / XI / KYZ
Reverse Description:     Large K between ANNO and XI (year 11), cross above, KYZ in exergue
Mint Mark:     KYZ
Mint:     Cyzicus
Primary Reference:     SBCV 0373
Reference2:     DOC I 134
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=2885