THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTINUS II, 565-578
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 565-567. Officina G. Obv. D N I -VSTI -NVS OO AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, on l. shoulder shield with horseman device, in r. hand globus surmounted by Victory with wreath. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG G Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to r., spear in r. hand globus cruciger in l. Star on l. CONOB in exergue. Sear 346. DOC 5c. MIBE 1. 4.44 g. Almost extremely fine. Ex Auction Knopek 15. Cologne, 1979. Lot 23.