Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC Gem MS 5/5 Copper 2895 oz ASW Edge Type

2895 oz ASW Edge Type Reeded Description Obverse Llamas beneath tree

three rays above and below ONE and top of eagle’s right shoulder

25c - Mount Hood

Cataloged as Charlton PC-5D

Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC Gem MS 5/5 Copper 2895 oz ASW Edge TypeJustin 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