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The Byzantine Empire Justin II (AD 565-578)

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Estimated price 650 CHF
Result 490 CHF

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Description

Solidus. AD 567-578, Constantinople. 4.46 g. 20.30 mm. 6h
Obv. D N IVSTINVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by crowning Victory and shield decorated with horseman motif.
Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC A, Constantinopolis seated facing, head to right, holding spear and globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue.
MIBE 5; DOC 4a; Sear 345; Ratto 752.
Good very fine.
Ex. UBS Auction 63, 2005, Lot 486.