Justin II, Gold Solidus

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Justin II (565-578 AD). Gold Solidus, Constantinople. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding (and being crowned by) Victory in right hand and holding shield on left arm, decorated…
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Description

Justin II (565-578 AD).

Gold Solidus, Constantinople.

Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding (and being crowned by) Victory in right hand and holding shield on left arm, decorated with horseman motif, DN IVSTINVS P P AVG.
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear in right hand and globus cruciger in left, VICTORIA AVGGG I.

Sear 140; MIB 7.

Lustrous. Extremely Fine.

4.50g.

Specification

Period 565 - 578 AD
Date AD 565-578
Coin Group

Byzantine

Denomination

Solidus

Metal

Gold

Mint Mark

Constantinople

References Sear 140; MIB 7.
Weight 4.50 g

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