Byzantine Empire. Justin II (AD 565-578). Solidus - Victory

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Byzantine gold solidus of Justin II (AD 565–578), Constantinople, AV, Ungraded; obverse depicts the facing imperial bust holding a cross and the reverse an angel with a cross and globus cruciger, with the legend VICTORIA AVGGG and mint CONOB.

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Byzantine Gold Solidus – Justin II (AD 565–578), Constantinople

Authentic Byzantine gold solidus struck under Emperor Justin II. The obverse shows a facing imperial bust holding a cross, while the reverse depicts an angel holding a cross and globus cruciger, with the legend VICTORIA AVGGG and mint mark CONOB. A classic early Byzantine gold coin and an important artifact of the Christian Roman Empire.


Byzantine Gold Solidus – Justin II (AD 565–578), Constantinople

Authentic Byzantine gold solidus struck under Emperor Justin II. The obverse shows a facing imperial bust holding a cross, while the reverse depicts an angel holding a cross and globus cruciger, with the legend VICTORIA AVGGG and mint mark CONOB. A classic early Byzantine gold coin and an important artifact of the Christian Roman Empire.


Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/Period and Variation
- Victory
Ruler
Justin II (AD 565-578)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
FranceVerified
Private

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