{"product_id":"justin-ii-with-sophia-follis-byzantine-empire-bronze-coin-565-578-ad-2","title":"Justin II with Sophia Follis • Byzantine Empire • Bronze Coin • 565-578 AD","description":"\u003ch6\u003eAbout\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIssued during the early Byzantine period, this AE follis uniquely depicts Justin II alongside Empress Sophia, emphasizing shared authority and dynastic stability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStruck for everyday circulation, these large bronze coins moved through city markets and imperial centers as the Eastern Roman Empire balanced tradition with change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis coin stands as a tangible witness to a rare moment when imperial power was presented jointly, reflecting governance and continuity in Byzantium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact coin pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho held this before?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePicture Constantinople in the late sixth century. Marble streets crowded with traders and pilgrims. Church bells ringing as soldiers watch the walls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe empire feels uneasy, stretched thin by war and uncertainty. This bronze follis once mattered in everyday life. It may have bought bread and oil for a family trying to live normally as taxes rose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIt could have passed through a merchant’s hands while rumors spread of an emperor struggling to rule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps someone paused to notice the unusual pairing on the coin itself, Justin II and Empress Sophia, sharing power in a way rarely seen. Hands shaped by routine, anxiety, and survival carried this coin forward. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePeople who lived through instability, court intrigue, and fear for the future of Byzantium.\u003cbr\u003eTheir lives ended. Their worries faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe coin endured.\u003cbr\u003eNow it rests in your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCoa\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1y2tSji-9T-j-v0p5V9wfcuSxZoNVgenb\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eView the Certificate of Authenticity for this coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Held Before","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810356805787,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8793\/2827\/files\/HB-26000066_2.png?v=1767819286","url":"https:\/\/heldbefore.com\/products\/justin-ii-with-sophia-follis-byzantine-empire-bronze-coin-565-578-ad-2","provider":"Held Before","version":"1.0","type":"link"}