Byzantine Coins of Justin II

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Justin II, 15 November 565 - 5 October 578 A.D.

Joint rule with Tiberius II (his regent), 26 September 574 - 5 October 578 A.D.
Justin II was selected by his uncle, Emperor Justinian, to be his successor. Justinian's successful restoration of former Imperial territory had been an enormous burden on the financial resources of the state and Justin was unable to hold the territory. A few years into Justin's reign most of Italy was lost to the Lombards and the Visigoths retook areas in Spain. On the Eastern frontier he refused to pay tribute to the Sassanid ruler Khusru I, resulting in a protracted war. The burdens of office took their toll on Justin and he began to show clear signs of insanity. In 574, Tiberius was appointed as his regent and Caesar. Nine days prior to Justin's death, Tiberius was was promoted to Augustus and co-emperor.

BZ38896. Bronze half-follis, SBCV 366, aF, rough, weight 5.550 g, maximum diameter 20.0 mm, die axis 180^o, Thessalonika mint, c. 574 - 575 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTINVS P P AV (or similar), Justin (left) and Sophia seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, he holds globus cruciger, she a cruciform scepter; reverse Large K, cross above, ANNO left, XI (year 11) right, TES below; $20.00 (�13.90)


	Rynearson lists Justin II Carthage folles as very rare. This coin was struck on an irregular flan. Examples of this type in Dumbarton Oaks weigh 6.26 to 8.71 grams. considerably less than this example. This coin was probably overstruck on a older larger coin, which was broken to better approximate the desired weight. Ex Harlan Berk and ex Woolslayer collection.

6199. Bronze half follis, Hahn-76, Vita type, VF, weight 13.88 g, maximum diameter 26.2 mm, die axis 140^o, 2nd officina, Carthage mint, 572-573 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTINO ET SOFIA AC, busts of Justin and Sophia, crowned, facing, VITA (off flan) below exergue line, cross center; reverse large K between ANNO and VIII (regnal year 8), cross above, S below, KAR in ex; scarce; $360.00 (�250.20)

19007. Bronze half-follis, DOC I 67.1, MIB II 70a, SBCV 366, VF, weight 5.930 g, maximum diameter 20.8 mm, die axis 180^o, Thessalonica mint, c. 569 - 570 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTI-NVS P P AV (or similar), Justin (left) and Sophia seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, he holds globus cruciger, she a cruciform scepter; reverse large K between ANNO and regnal year E, QKTC (KT ligate) above, TES below; nice patina; scarce variety; $50.00 (�34.75)

BZ36380. Bronze half-follis, DOC I 64, SBCV 365, VF, weight 7.011 g, maximum diameter 24.6 mm, die axis 180^o, Thessalonica mint, 568 - 569 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTINVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, diadem and plume on helmet, globus cruciger in right, shield ornamented with horseman in left; reverse large K between ANNO and D (regnal year 4), cross above, TES below; $40.00 (�27.80)

22090. Bronze half follis, DOC I 64, SBCV 366, gVF, weight 5.212 g, maximum diameter 23.9 mm, die axis 180^o, Thessalonica mint, 568 - 569 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTINVS P P AV, 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 large K between ANNO and VIII (year 8), cross over M above, TES below; overstruck on a Justinian follis with features and legend from older coin visible on the left side of the obverse and reverse; $30.00 (�20.85)

34706. Bronze follis, DOC I 96a, SBCV 369, VF, weight 12.633 g, maximum diameter 28.2 mm, die axis 0^o, 2nd officina, Nicomedia mint, 572 - 573 A.D.; obverse DN IVSTINVS P P AV, Justin II seated on left and Sophia seated on right, both nimbate and facing on double throne, he holds a globus cruciger, she holds a cruciform scepter, cross above center; reverse large M between ANNO and uII (regnal year 8), cross above, B below, NIKO in ex; $20.00 (�13.90)

19579. Bronze half-follis, DOC I 70, SBCV 366, VF, weight 6.578 g, maximum diameter 23.8 mm, die axis 180^o, Thessalonica mint, c. 573 - 574 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTI-NVS P P AV (or similar), Justin (left) and Sophia seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, he holds globus cruciger, she a cruciform scepter; reverse large K between ANNO and regnal year 10, cross above, TES below; $18.00 (�12.51)

33992. Bronze follis, DOC I 122d var (date arrangement), SBCV 372, aF, weight 11.879 g, maximum diameter 29.5 mm, die axis 180^o, 2nd officina, Cyzikus mint, 573 - 574 A.D.; obverse D N IVSTI-NVS P P AV, 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, Chi Rho between their heads, wavy pattern below; reverse large M between ANNO and UIII (year 9), cross above, B (second officina) below, KYZ in ex; $15.00 (�10.43)

33990. Bronze half follis, DOC I 104, SBCV 370, F, weight 7.336 g, maximum diameter 25.0 mm, die axis 0^o, Nicomedia mint, 566 - 567 A.D.; obverse DN IVSTINVS P P AV, 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, cross above; reverse large K between ANNO and II (regnal year 2), cross above, NI in ex; $10.00 (�6.95)

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