The Byzantine Empire
Justin II, 565 – 578
Solidus 565-578, AV 4.28 g. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by Victory and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding long sceptre and globus cruciger. DO 4. MIBE 5. Sear 345.
Traces of edge filing, otherwise very fine