

Justinian I (527-565). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 545-565 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 8; MIB 6; Sear 139. 4.35 g. 20.5 mm. Sharply struck on a broad unclipped flan and superb. Graffiti on obverse. EF/Good EF.