BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justin II. Gold Solidus, AD 565-578. Constantinople.

Description

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justin II.
Gold Solidus, AD 565-578. Constantinople.
Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by Victory and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVCCC H, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue.

Extremely Fine.

From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).

Reference: DOC-4g; MIBE-5; Sear-345.
Weight: 4.47g.
Diameter: 20mm.
Die Axis: 6h.