Justinian I (527-565). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 527-538 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback riding right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGI. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 3i; MIB 5; Sear 137. AV. 4.47 g. 22.00 mm. A brilliant attractive example. Broad, unclipped flan. EF.