Justin II, Gold, Solidus, Thessalonike, 565-578
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with cuirass and helmet with diadem and pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure in right hand.
DNI-VSTI-NVSPPVI
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated facing right. Globus cruciger in left hand, spear in right hand.
VICTORI-[]VCCC
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with cuirass and helmet with diadem and pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure in right hand.
DNI-VSTI-NVSPPVI
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated facing right. Globus cruciger in left hand, spear in right hand.
VICTORI-[]VCCC
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2002.4 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 565 – 578 |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s stock, 23 March 2002
Commentary
Cf. DOC 1:220, no. 61.
MIBEC 83, no. 16 (similar).
W. R. O. Hahn and M. E. Metcalf, Studies in Early Byzantine Gold Coinage, 103, no. 392 (same dies).