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Lot # 656
Justin II (565-578). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck January 566. Obv. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, with short beard, holding crowning Victory on globus and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCCЄ. Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 1; MIBE 4; Sear 344. AV. 4.46 g. 20.5 mm. Lovely light tone, underlying luster. Graffiti on reverse. About EF.