Justin II 'Constantinopolis Seated' AV Solidus
Gold, 4.47 grams, 21.87 mm. Constantinople. 565-578 AD. Obverse: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by Victory, and shield decorated with emperor on horseback spearing enemy. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG theta (officina letter), Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and cross on globe, CONOB in exergue. Sear Byz. 345. Good very fine.