Artemide 62E
The Byzantine Empire
# 687
Justinian I (527-565). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 527-538 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback riding right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGI. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 3i; MIB 5; Sear 137. AV. 4.34 g. 21.00 mm. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Metal flaw on obverse and minor graffito on reverse. Good VF.