ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS
Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.45 g 6), Constantinople, 527-537. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVI Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I 3/4 facing, turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCCA / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; to right, star. DOC 3a. MIB 5. SB 137. An attractive, well-struck piece. Some very slight roughness, otherwise, extremely fine.