Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 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 Γ / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 2c. MIBE 3. SB 56. Lustrous and fresh. Very minor areas of weakness, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.