Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC Gem MS 5/5 KM.749.2 a substantial number were later

a substantial number were later released into circulation at face value

6 oz ASW Diameter 36 mm Description Obverse Head left Description Reverse Voyageur

Really rather stunned we haven't sold this coin yet

coin ever produced for circulation

Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC Gem MS 5/5 KM.749.2 a substantial number were laterJustin II (AD 565 578). AV solidus (21mm, 4. 48 gm). Constantinople, AD 567 578. DN I VSTI NVS PP AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, holding in right hand small figure of Victory holding wreath on globe, and on left arm with horseman motif VICTORI A AVCCC, Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned right, holding spear and globus cruciger, H CONOB. Sear 345. DOC 4g. NGC Gem MS 5 5 5 5 A true Gem solidus, only slightly