TYPE Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578 AD), bronze half follis, Theupolis (Antioch) mint, struck 570-1 AD
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Justin and Sophia enthroned, crowned and holding globus cruciger and scepter respectively, Latin legend D N IVSTINVS PP AV
Rev: Denomination (K = 20 nummi), ANNO to left, regnal year 6 to right, mintmark "rho" below
REFERENCE: SB 381
GRADING: F / F+, dark patina, orange highlights
ORDER INFO: B2936, $25
The Antioch mint features for this ruler the most competent rendition of the enthroned imperial couple, with most others appearing rather crude