Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 3.86 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 1st officina (A), 527-537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield, embellished with horseman attacking a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in field to right, star. DOC 3d. MIBE 5. SB 137. Softly struck, otherwise, very fine.