Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538
£655.00
Byzantium, Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538, Constantinopolis, D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif, rev. VICTORIA AVCCC B, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, 4.39g, 6h (MIBE 5; DOC 3b; Sear 137), minor surface scuffs, otherwise residually lustrous, about extremely fine.
