THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTINIANUS I, 527-565
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 542-565. Officina A. Obv. D N IVSTINI - ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in r. hand and shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG A Angel standing facing, holding long cross surmounted with Staurgram in r hand and globus cruciger in l. hand. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. Sear 140. DOC 9a. MIB 7. 100 2.81 g. Severely clipped. Very fine. The coin was probably used for jewellery or trade in the ”backwoods” of the Near East where it was passed as a full solidus.