The Byzantine Empire
Justin II, 15 November 565 – 5 October 578. Solidus, Ravenna 565-578, AV 4.38 g. D N I – VSTI – NVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by Victory and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGGZ (Z retrograde) Constantinopolis seated facing, head r., holding long sceptre and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOΘ (?). DO 210a. MIBE 20c. Sear 407.
Rare. Flan crack at eleven o'clock on obverse, otherwise extremely fine