Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Byzantine Coinage, Justin II, Solidus, Constantinople, 567-78, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe surmounted by Victory and shield, rev. Constantinopolis standing facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger, third officina Γ, 4.46g/6h (DOC 4; Sear 345). Minor surface stains with striking weakness on the reverse, otherwise better than very fine £200-£260