★ An attractive solidus of Justin II ★

Justin II, 565-578. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.46 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, 566/7-578. D N IVSTINVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, with short beard, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and with a shield decorated with a horseman to left over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head to right, holding scepter in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left. DOC 4i. MIB 4. SB 345. Good extremely fine.