Authentic Byzantine Bronze Follis (20-Nummi) – Justin II (565–578 AD)

Denomination: Follis — large 20-nummi type
Emperor: Justin II (with Empress Sophia)
Date: mid-6th century AD
Mint: Constantinople (style-consistent)

Obverse:
Standing imperial couple — Justin II and Empress Sophia — crowned, nimbate, and facing. They hold a globus cruciger and cross. Classic early Byzantine double-figure design.

Reverse:
Large K, the official mark of 20 nummi. Cross above. Regnal year indicated in the fields. Encircled border characteristic of Justin II’s early bronze coinage.

Condition:
Dark olive-brown patina with excellent definition. Strong detail in the imperial figures and a clear, bold “K”. Stable surfaces and appealing eye presence.

Preservation:
Professionally stabilized and preserved with Paraloid B-72 for long-term surface protection.

Historical Context

This follis reflects the monetary reform of the early Byzantine era. Under Justin II, denominations were standardized using large Greek letters — **K = 20 nummi**. The two-figure obverse symbolizes imperial cooperation and divine authority.

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