Justinian I (527-565). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 552-565 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI (AV ligate). Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Heavy annular border. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A. Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmonted by Christogram and globus cruciger; in right field, six-pointed star; in exergue, CONOB. Heavy annular border. D.O. 333; Ranieri 315; Sear 312. AV. 4.46 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. Slightly bent flan and insignificant minor area of flatness on reverse annular border, otherwise EF.