Lot no. 232
BYZANTINE EMPIRE - BYZANTINE
Justin I (518-527). Solidus ND (before 522), Constantinople, 1st office.
Av. D N IVSTI - NVS P P AVC. Bust cuirassed and helmeted facing, holding spear on shoulder with right hand and shield with left hand.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVCCC (office) / CONOB. Victory facing, holding a cruciger globe in left hand and a long cross in right hand; a star in left field.
BC.55 - Sommer 2.1 ; Gold - 4,48 g - 22 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 4/5 4/5 (6772019-005).
With victory to the left on the reverse, this type was struck until 522. The strike is slightly off to the right in particular. Retains its original lustre. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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