Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.03 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 22 Siliquae. Constantinople mint. Struck 567-578. Good VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 6
Lot: 6206.

Byzantine, Gold

Estimate: $ 400

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Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.03 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 22 Siliquae. Constantinople mint. Struck 567-578. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by Victory and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus; ΘS//OB*+*. DOC 138 (Antioch); MIBE 8; SB 376 (Antioch). Toned, minor obverse die break, marks and edge marks. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 263 (31 August 2011), lot 384.

There appear to be a minority of dies of this series that depict Justin with a short beard which could indicate the mourning beard such as that worn on the solidi issue of SB 344. While this distinction is not noted in the references, on this example the quite uncommon bearded variety is apparent.

Closing Date and Time: 23 January 2025 at 11:08:20 ET.



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