Large Ancient Bronze Byzantine Follis Justin II and Sophia, Large M 565-578 AD, 13.3 grams

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Large Ancient Bronze Byzantine Follis Justin II and Sophia, Large M 565-578 AD, 13.3 grams
US$135.00 US$190.00
Item number: B017

Obv. Justin II and Sophia, each holding cross, Byzantine/Latin Inscriptions 

Rev. Large M, cross above, Monograms, Byzantine Inscriptions 

Justin II, nephew of Justinian I, married Sophia, the niece of Theodora in 548 AD. They were crowned on November 20, 565 AD

Theoupolis/Antioch Mint 

Weight: 13.3 grams 

Size: 28.18 mm

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Ionia Smyrna, Silver/AR Tetradrachm Tyche, Oak Laurel Wreath Ca. 155-145 BC, 16.7 grams

US$950.00 US$1,760.00

Obv. Turreted head Tyche/Cybele right, long hair in three braids, the one tied up in a bun, the two others falling down her neck 

Rev. Greek Inscriptions and Monogram, all within an oak laurel wreath 

Hammer struck with thin edges and toning with nice natural patina due to age 

Weight: 16.7 grams 

Size: 31.80 mm, uncirculated 

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