THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTINIANUS I, 527-565
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 527/537. Officina I. Obv. D N IVSTINI - ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, turned slightly to r. Spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG I Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. Sear 137. DOC 3c. MIB 5. 4.48 g. Good very fine. Purchased from Fortuna Galleries New York in 1976