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Solidus - Justin II VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire |
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| Year | 565-578 |
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| Reference(s) | Fr#77, BCV#344, 348, BCV#345, BCV#346, BCV#347 |
| Obverse description | Facing helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin II, portrayed in imperial military dress with slight variations across emission types: certain issues depict a slightly bearded emperor (BCV#344, BCV#348), while others show a beardless effigy (BCV#346, BCV#347). The emperor holds a Victory figure mounted on a globus cruciger in his right hand, conveying imperial authority and divine favour. The bust is rendered in the frontal hieratic style characteristic of sixth-century Byzantine coinage, with fine detail in the helmet decoration and cuirass ornamentation. The Latin legend encircles the portrait field. |
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| Obverse lettering | DN IVSTINVS PP AVG (Translation: Our Lord Justin forever Augustus) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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