Iustinianus I AV Solidus, Constantinople

Iustinianus I (527-565 AD). AV Solidus (21-22 mm, 4.43 g), Constantinople, c. 538-545.
Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over left shoulder.
Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Δ, Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star, in exergue, CONOB.
DOC 8; Ratto 462; Sear 139.

Virtually as struck.