Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578), AV Solidus, Constantinople,

Description

Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578), AV Solidus, Constantinople, 6th Officina, D N IVSTINVS P P AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, beardless, wearing pendilia, Victory standing right on right hand, shield ornamented with horseman on left, rev. VICTORIA AVGGG S, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding grounded sceptre and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue, 4.38g (SB 345), slight roughness to surfaces, good very fine, in NGC ‘Ancients’ holder, graded Choice XF [Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5] ~graffiti, clipped; bent~ (Cert. #6322422-001)