Justin II, Gold, Solidus, Alexandria, 565-578
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with shield and cuirass, wearing helmet with plume, diadem, and pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure who crowns him in right hand.
DNI-VSTI-NVSPPVI
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated looking right with helmet, tunic, and mantle. Spear in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.
VICTORI-VCCCI
Symbol
Staurogram () in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justin II with shield and cuirass, wearing helmet with plume, diadem, and pendilia. Globe surmounted by Victory figure who crowns him in right hand.
DNI-VSTI-NVSPPVI
Reverse
Constantinopolis seated looking right with helmet, tunic, and mantle. Spear in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.
VICTORI-VCCCI
Symbol
Staurogram () in left field.
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2013.031 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justin II |
| Date of Reign | 565–578 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Alexandria |
| Date | 565 – 578 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Numismatica Ars Classica (Zurich), auction 75, 18 November 2013, no. 508
Commentary
Hahn’s attribution (MIBEC, pp. 22–23) to Alexandria rests on die links to the Justin II ΞOB solidus with a cross in the left field. No archaeological confirmation has been provided for this type.
MIBEC 82, no. 14.