Justin II, 565-578. AV Solidus, Constantinople

Justin II, 565-578. AV Solidus, Constantinople

Lot 622 · Consigned by NumisOne

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Description

Justin II, 565-578. AV Solidus, Constantinople (4.22g).

Obverse: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG Facing diademed and cuirassed bust of Justin II; right hand holding a globus surmounted by an angel crowning the emperor and left a shield decorated with a cavalry motif.

Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG Γ (CONOB in exergue). Personification of Constantinople seated on a throne; right hand holding a spear and left globus cruciger; star to right.

Clipped. MIB 1; Sear 346.