AQVA MAR (MAR in monogram) within the arches of the aqueduct
all within a shallow incuse square
Biaggi 1027 var
third crowned bust left just breaking inner circle
naval crown over shields of eight nations
Justin II, Gold Solidus, Constantinople AQVA MAR (MAR in monogram)Justin II (A. D. 565 578), Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople. D N I VSTI NVS PP AVI, pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding Victory on a globe and a shield, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG , Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding a spear and a globus cruciger, a star on left, CONOB in exergue, 4. 37g., 6h (Sear 346; MIB 1). Some lustre, extremely fine.