Lot 3526

Description

Justin II, (A.D.565-578), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.38 g), issued 565-578, 9th officina, obv. beardless bust of Justin II facing, with plume and diadem, two pearls at each side, wearing cuirass, and holding globe surmounted by Victory, d N I VSTI NVS PP AVI around, rev. Constantinople seated looking right, with helmet tunic and mantle, on right shoulder aegis, left hand holds a spear, cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVGGG **Q*, CONOB in exergue, (S.345, DOC 4h, MIB 5). Double struck, otherwise very fine, scarce.

Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Spink Noble Sale 40 (lot 2626).