★ Virtually as struck ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.50 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 9j. MIB 7. SB 140. Lustrous and with an excellent portrait. Light deposits on the reverse , otherwise, virtually as struck.