Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Scott #664 Good+ obverse with a Very

Good+ obverse with a Very Good reverse

allowing the viewer a close glimpse of the black and white cat’s facial features such as his red nose

finally retiring in 1823

6'' Length

a substantial number were later released into circulation at face value

Byzantine Empire, Justin II AV Solidus Constantinople Mint, 565-578 AD, NGC MS 5/4 Scott #664 Good+ obverse with a VeryJustin 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