Description

Constantinople, 2nd officina (B), 522-527. D N IVSTI-NVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left; Rv. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB, angel standing facing, holding long cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in right field, star. DOC 2b; MIBE 3; Sear 56. Possibly ex mount, otherwise near extremely fine.