THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Justinian I, 1 August 527 – 14 November 565
Solidus 527-538, AV 4.47 g. D N IVSTINI – ANVS PP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG Z Angel standing facing holding long cross and globus cruciger; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. DO 8e. MIBE 62. Sear 139.
Graffito on obverse (K), otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 203, 2012, 510.