THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Justin I, 10 July 518 – 1 August 527
Solidus circa 519–527, AV 4.09 g. D N IVSTI – NVS P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG E Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in field r., star. In exergue, CONOB. DO 2e. MIBE 3. Sear 56.
Traces of filing and graffiti in both obverse and reverse field,
otherwise good very fine