This ancient copper coin, featuring Emperor Justin II and Empress Sophia, dates back to the Byzantine Empire.
Emperor Justin II, who reigned from 565 to 578 CE, faced challenges such as war with the Sassanid Empire and the loss of territories like Italy.
The coin, minted in Constantinople in Year 5 of Justin II's rule, provides a tangible connection to this turbulent period in history.
Justin II Sophia Follis Constantinople Year 5
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