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Justin I (518-527). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 518-519 AD. Obv. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORI- A AVGGG B. Victory standing facing, head left, holding staff terminating in inverted staurogram; star in left field; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 1; Sear 55. 4.52 g. 21.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Rare as such. EF/Good EF.