The Byzantine Empire Justinian I, 1 August 527 – 14 November 565 Solidus 545-565, AV 4.45 g. D N IVSTINI – ANVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGGS Angel standing facing holding long cross surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger ; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. DO 9f. MIBE 7. Sear 140. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc