26 Centuries of Gold
565-578 Justin II
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - BYZANTINE (5th CENT AD - 15th CENT AD) BYZANTINE EMPIRE Justin II, AD 565-578 |
| Item Description: |
AV Solidus Empire rv Constantinopolis std. obv facing bust |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5 |
| Owner: |
deposito |
Owner Comments:
Justinian's kid. He didn't quite live up to his dad's reputation.
Constantinople, 8th officina. D N I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, beardless, wearing plumed helmet with pendilia, Victory on globe right in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG H, Constantinopolis seated facing, helmeted head right, scepter in right hand, globus cruciger in left; CONOB in exergue. Sear 345.