Justin II, Gold Solidus, Constantinople

Justin II (A.D. 565-578), Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople. D N I-VSTI-NVS PP AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on a globe and a shield, rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Γ, Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding a spear and a globus cruciger, a star on left, CONOB in exergue, 4.37g., 6h (Sear 346; MIB 1). Some lustre, extremely fine.