Byzantine Gold Solidus – Emperor Justin II, Constantinople 9th Officina (AD 567–578), EF
$1,595.00
Authentic Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Justin II, struck at Constantinople. Facing bust holding Victory, enthroned Constantinopolis reverse. Extremely Fine.
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Justin II 565-578. Solidus (Gold 21 mm 4.46 g 6 h) Constantinople Θ = 9th officina 567-578. D N I-VSTI-NVS P P AVI Diademed helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin facing holding Victory on globe in his upraised right hand and with a shield bearing a horseman over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC Θ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing head turned to right holding spear in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left. DOC 4h. MIBE 5. SB 345. Die break on reverse light marks otherwise extremely fine.