JUSTIN II, GOLD SOLIDUS

Justin II (AD 565-578) Gold Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obverse: D N IVSTINVS P P AVI, Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding a globe surmounted by the Goddess Victory and shield.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGO, Constantinopolis enthroned facing head right, holding a spear and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue.
4.4 grams, 20 mm in diameter.
BCV345
Lightly toned, a very lustrous good very fine full coin, with a pleasing portrait.