Byzantine / Eastern Roman Empire. Justin II (565-578 AD) AV Solidus (4.47g, 21m, 6h). Constantinople, 565-568 AD.
Description
Byzantine / Eastern Roman Empire. Justin II (565-578 AD) AV Solidus (4.47g, 21m, 6h). Constantinople, 565-568 AD.
Obverse: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, holding Victory on globe in right hand & shield with horseman motif over his left shoulder.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVCCCH / CONOB. Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding spear in right hand & globus cruciger in left.
References: SB 345; DOC 4g; MIBE 5.
Pedigree: Ex-Agora Auctions Auction 36, Lot 240 (New York, 14 July 2015); Ex-Spartan Numismatics.
Notes: Typical minor wavy flan, light strike, some deposits & a few stray scuff & scratches on partially lustrous surface. Overall a decent enough coin for type.
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