★ Ex Münzen & Medaillen XII, 11-13 June 1953, 910. ★

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 527-538. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly to right, holding spear 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 cross with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. MIB 5. SB 137. Minor areas of weakness , otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, and from the R.P. Collection, Münzen & Medaillen XII, 11-13 June 1953, 910.