Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Michigan 57 Troy Ounces

57 Troy Ounces

This well worn specimen displays pleasingly natural surfaces with as-struck planchet flaws

it is still highly presentable and available at a terrific price

The coin is made up of outer ring 99% nickel for the outer ring & the inner core is 92% copper

encased in plastic and returned to their owners as souvenirs

Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Michigan 57 Troy OuncesJustin II (AD 565 578). AV solidus (21mm, 4. 51 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 MS 5 5 4 5