★ Virtually as struck ★

Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 7 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 I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 2i. MIBE 3. SB 56. Minor die rust and with a small scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.