THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
JUSTINIANUS I, 527-565
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 542-565. Officina A. Obv. D N IVSTINI - ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, globus cruciger in r. hand, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTOR I - AAVGGG A Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by Staurogram in r. hand, globus cruciger in l. hand. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. Sear 140. DOC -. MIB 7. 4.12 g. Rare. Clipped About extremely fine. The coin has been clipped (see edge) and was thusly sold as a light weight solidus (Sear 140a).