TYPE Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578 AD), bronze follis, Nikomedia mint, struck 573-4 AD DESCRIPTION . Obv: Justin and Sophia enthroned, crowned and holding globus cruciger and scepter respectively Rev: Denomination (M = 40 nummi), ANNO to left, regnal year 9 to right, officina "beta" below, Latin mint mark NIKO in ex. REFERENCE: SB 369 GRADING: VG / VF, irregular edge, dark green patina w/ some highlights ORDER INFO: B1552, $15 Budget specimen with nice example of standard early Empire bronze reverse.