Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.32 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck January 566 or 567-578. EF.Keystone 11 The Gasvoda Collection of Byzantine Coinage, Gold Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.32 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck January 566 or 567-578. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, with short beard, holding Victory on globe and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; Δ//CONOB. DOC 1-3 var. (unlisted officina); MIBE 5; SB 344 var. (same). Clipped, wrinkled. EF. Rare variety with beard. Very rare in this officina. |