Justin II, 565-578. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 7 h), Alexandria, circa 565-567. D N I-VSTI-NVS P P AVI Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justin II facing, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman to left, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head to right, holding long scepter in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left; in field to left, cross. DOC 6 ('Constantinopolis'). MIBE 13a.3 (this coin, cited and illustrated on pl. 1 as 13a³). SB 347 ('Constantinopolis'). Rare. The MIBE plate coin, and with a fine pedigree. Struck from a clashed reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.