Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 522-527. 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 Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 2a. MIBE 3. SB 56. Slightly clipped and with a scuff on the obverse and some weakness on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.