Emperor Justin II Aelia Sophia  Double Throne, Byzantine Coin, Thessaloniki Mint

Obverse

Justin II and Sophia seated facing on throne, nimbate; Justin II on the left holding an orb/globe with his right hand, Sophia on the right holding sceptre with her right hand/both hands.

Lettering: D N IVSTINVS PP AVG

Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Iustinus Perpetuus Augustus

Translation: Our Lord Justin (II), Perpetual August

Reverse

Large M below small cross, regnal year on right, mintmark in exergue, officina letter between M legs.

Features

IssuerByzantine Empire (Byzantine states) 
EmperorJustin II (565-578)
EmpressSophia (565-578)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years566-578
Value40 Nummi (1⁄180)
CurrencyFirst Solidus Nomisma (498-720)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.9 g
Diameter29.0 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered