Watch List notes:

Justin II, 565-578. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.50 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. D N IVSTINVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Θ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head to right, holding scepter with her right hand and globus cruciger in her left. DOC 4b. MIB 4. SB 345. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with light scratches, otherwise, very fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1970s to 1990s.