The Byzantine Empire
Justin II, 565 – 578. Solidus 565-578, AV 4.47 g. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by Victory and ornamental shield. Rev. Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding long sceptre and globus cruciger; in l. field, C. DO 7b. MIBE 5. Sear 348.
Minor marks on the obverse, otherwise about extremely fine