THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTINUS II, 565-578
Mint of Theoupolis (Antioch)
Light weight solidus of 22 siliquae 567-578. Obv. D N I -VSTI - NVS PP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding in r. hand globus surmounted by Victory with wreath. Shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG Q(S) Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned r., holding spear in r. hand and globus cruciger in l. hand. OB*+ in exergue. Sear 376. DOC 138. MIB 8. 4.46 g. Rare. Good very fine. Purchased in July 1976