Very Rare Light Weight Solidus of Justin II

387, Lot: 533. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.07 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 22 Siliquae. Constantinople mint. Struck 567-578. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by Victory and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger; Θς//OB*+*. DOC 138 (Antioch); MIBE 8; SB 376 (Antioch). Good VF, flan a little wavy, a few light marks and scratches.