Ruler
Justin II
Value
Solidus
Reverse Legend
VICTORIA AVGGG B
Grade
gVF
Mint
Constantinople
Date
565-578 AD
Weigth and Diameter
4.38 g. 22 mm.
Metal
Gold
Byzantine Empire - Justin II (565-578 AD). Solidus gold (4.38 g. 22 mm.). Minted in Constantinople.
D N IVSTINVS PP AVI. Bust of Justin II galliated and cuirassed see from the front, holding a nicephorus globe and an ornate horseman's shield.
VICTORIA AVGGG B. Constantinople seated facing forward holding spear and cruciferous globe; in exergue CONOB.
Sear 137; DOC 3 (b); MIBE 5.
Good very fine condition. Beautiful colour with original luster in some areas.
2023-17383 (CAP-010)