Byzantine Empire. Justin II (AD 565-578). Solidus Konstantinopel 566 AD - Constantinopolis nach rechts thronend, in den Händen Zepter und Globus

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Gold solidus of Justin II, struck in Constantinople in 566 AD, weighing 4.33 g and depicting Constantinopolis seated with a sceptre and globe.

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Justin II. (565–578) Solidus

Obverse: D N IVSTINVS PP AVG, armoured and draped frontal bust of Justin II with Victoria.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Constantinople to the right enthroned, holding sceptre and globe in the hands.
Period of minting: 566 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 4.33 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: very fine plus (Very Fine +)
Special features: small minting weakness
Catalogue numbers: Hahn 5; Friedberg 77; DOC I 1; Sommer 5.1; Sear 344

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Justin II. (565–578) Solidus

Obverse: D N IVSTINVS PP AVG, armoured and draped frontal bust of Justin II with Victoria.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Constantinople to the right enthroned, holding sceptre and globe in the hands.
Period of minting: 566 AD
Nominal: Solidus
Material: Gold
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 4.33 g
Mint: Constantinople
Condition: very fine plus (Very Fine +)
Special features: small minting weakness
Catalogue numbers: Hahn 5; Friedberg 77; DOC I 1; Sommer 5.1; Sear 344

Shipping is insured. If you have questions I am happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. The VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Year/period and variation
Konstantinopel 566 AD - Constantinopolis nach rechts thronend, in den Händen Zepter und Globus
Ruler
Justin II (AD 565-578)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
4.33 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Constantinople 566 AD - Constantinople enthroned to the right, in his hands a scepter and a globe
GermanyVerified
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Objects sold
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