Byzantine Gold AU Solidus Emperor Justin II - 4.6 g
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Near East, Byzantine Empire, minted in Constantinople, ca. 565 to 578 CE. A gold (AU) solidus from reign of Emperor Justin II. Obv: inscribed D N I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, frontal, armor bust of the emperor with helmet, Victoriola and shield. Rev.: VICTORI-A AVGGG O / CONOB, Constantinople with spear and cross-globus depicted frontally. Star in the field. Size: .75" W (1.9 cm); 4.6 grams
Justin's reign was marked by the loss of most of Italy to the Lombards and various other unsuccessful wars, making the presence of Victoriola, a cult figure of Victory on a globe, on this coin rather ironic.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex German collection
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#128499
Near East, Byzantine Empire, minted in Constantinople, ca. 565 to 578 CE. A gold (AU) solidus from reign of Emperor Justin II. Obv: inscribed D N I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, frontal, armor bust of the emperor with helmet, Victoriola and shield. Rev.: VICTORI-A AVGGG O / CONOB, Constantinople with spear and cross-globus depicted frontally. Star in the field. Size: .75" W (1.9 cm); 4.6 grams
Justin's reign was marked by the loss of most of Italy to the Lombards and various other unsuccessful wars, making the presence of Victoriola, a cult figure of Victory on a globe, on this coin rather ironic.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex German collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128499
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Byzantine Gold AU Solidus Emperor Justin II - 4.6 g
Estimate $1,300 - $1,950
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