Justin II and Sophia. 565-578 AD Follis Constantinople mint.

Justin II and Sophia. 565-578 AD. Æ 28.5mm 12.90gm Follis

Constantinople mint. Dated RY 6 570/571 AD

Obv: Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, seated facing

Rev: Large M; cross above, date across field ς  (Latin: year 6) Є below M (5 officina)CON Bottom.

Ref: SB 360. dark brown patina

The years 570–571 saw the beginning of significant friction with the Sassanid Empire and the Lombards in Italy. These growing threats eventually contributed to the mental decline Justin II would suffer a few years later

By 571 AD, the empire was embroiled in religious tensions between the Chalcedonian and Monophysite factions. Justin II's early attempts at reconciliation had largely failed by this time, leading to renewed persecution of Monophysites.

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