design by Robert Elderton
to upper right of exergue (Bentley 864
Paleo-Hebrew legend 'For the Freedom of Jerusalem'
quartered shield of arms
Two opposed crescents with pellets between
Justin II, gold Lightweight Solidus of 22 Siliquae, Theoupolis, MS, 4/5, 3/5, brushed. design by Robert EldertonJustin II (565 578), gold Lightweight Solidus of 22 Siliquae, Theoupolis (Antioch), DN I VSTI NVS P P AVI, helmeted bust of Justin II facing, holding shield and globe surmounted by Victory who crowns him, rev. VICTORI AAVCCC S, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globe, in exergue, OB*+*, 4. 11g, 6h (Sear 376). NGC, MS, 4 5, 3 5, brushed. NGC Certification 8568655 006 Provenance: Ex Triton XIV, New York, 4 5 January 2011, lot