Justinian I (527-565), Solidus; AV (4,45 g; 20,5 mm)
Constantinople, 1st officina, 542-546. D N IVSTINI-AVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy on left arm; Rv. VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; A//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8a. MIB 6. Good very fine / near extremely fine.