Byzantine Empire, Justin II (565-578 AD) Gold Solidus Coin.
Mint Place: Constantinople Emperor: Justin II (565-578 AD) References: Friedberg 77, Sear 345. Mint Period: 565-578 AD (3rd Officina) Denomination: Gold Histamenon Nomisma Condition: X-shaped graffiti (old banker´s markings) in obverse, otherwise a nice XF-AU with some original mint luster in fields! Material: Gold Diameter: 20mm Weight: 4.46gm
Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by Victory and shield decorated with horseman motif. Legend: D N IVSTINVS P P AVI
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger. Legend: VICTORIA AVCCC H Exergue: CONOB
Justin II (Latin: Iustinus; Ancient Greek: Ἰουστῖνος, romanized: Ioustînos; died 5 October 578) was Eastern Roman emperor from 565 until 578. He was the nephew of Justinian I and the husband of Sophia, the niece of Justinian's wife Theodora.