Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Scott #664 Hope leaning on anchor at

Hope leaning on anchor at right

1977-S Clad Kennedy Half Dollar - PCGS PR 69 DCAM

finally retiring in 1823

a substantial number were later released into circulation at face value

Slightly tougher variety with double plate letters

Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Scott #664 Hope leaning on anchor atJustin 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