Justin II, with Sophia, 565-578. Follis (Bronze, 28 mm, 13.82 g, 7 h), Nicomedia, RY 2 = 566/7. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in her right hand, seated facing on double throne. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and II; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, NIKO. DOC 92a. MIB 46. SB 369. Sharply struck and unusually attractive. Repatinated, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Leu Web Auction 4, 24 June 2018, 1153.