HD9922: Justin II, gold solidus, Mint State
$350.00
12/21/99
Seller henri_delger

Justin II, 565-578 AD, AV lightweight solidus, (4.08g) (equal to
22 siliqua) Antioch or Constantinople Mint, D N I VSTINI NVS AVI
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by
Victory and shield / VICTORIA AVGGG .QS Constantinopolis seated
facing, head right, holding spear and plain globus, OB*+* in
exergue. SB376, DO138, MIB8, Berk66. Mint State, slight wave in
flan, minor reverse marks. The lightweight solidus was clearly
marked at 22 siliqua, and may have been produced for external
trade.