Ancient Coins

Justin II (565-578), Solidus, light weight issue of 22 Siliquae, Constantinople, c. 567-578, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by crowning Victory in right hand and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif in left, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG ӨS, Constantinoplis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus; in exergue, OB*+*, 4,10g/6h (MIBE 8; DOC 138 (Theoupolis); Sear 376 (Theoupolis)). Extremely fine, very rare
£500-600