Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 545-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Є / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 9e. MIB 7. SB 140. Struck off center from worn dies and with minor digs, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.