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Byzantine Empire, Gold Solidus, Justin II 565-578. Reverse, Constantinopolis
Byzantine Empire, Gold Solidus, Justin II 565-578. Reverse, Constantinopolis
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  • Title: Byzantine Empire, Gold Solidus, Justin II 565-578. Reverse, Constantinopolis
  • Date/Period: Struck 565-567 C.E.
  • Materials: Gold solidus
  • Size: 21 mm
  • Description: Byzantine Empire, under Justin II (565-578 C.E.), this gold solidus was struck between 565 and 567 C.E. at the Constantinople mint. The coin, weighing 4.5 grams and measuring 21 mm, features on the obverse the bust of the emperor in military attire, including a pearl-diademed helmet, and is inscribed with "DN IUSTINUS PP AVG" (Dominus Justinus Pater Patriae Augustus). The reverse depicts the seated figure of Constantinopolis, personifying the city, holding a globe with a cross on top and a spear, with the inscription "VICTORIA AVGGG I" (Victory of the Augusti), and the mint abbreviation "CONOB" in the exergue. The coin is in Extremely Fine (EF) condition, noted as a near-perfect example. The authenticity of this coin is guaranteed.



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    Byzantine Empire, Gold Solidus, Justin II 565-578. Reverse, Constantinopolis

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