★ A fresh and lustrous solidus of Justin I ★

Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 518-522. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled staff surmounted by inverted staurogram in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC -. MIBE 2. SB 55. Fresh and lustrous. Virtually as struck.

From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.