THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Justinian I, 1 August 527 – 14 November 565
Solidus 538-545, AV 4.45 g. D N IVSTINI – ANVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VIC[TO]RI – A AVGGG Z Angel standing facing holding long cross and globus cruciger ; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. DO 9g. MIBE 7. Sear 140.
Graffito in obverse field otherwise about extremely fine