Watch List notes:

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 527-538. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear cross with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 3i. MIB 5. SB 137. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, and from the R.P. Collection, Münzen & Medaillen XII, 11-13 June 1953, 910.