Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 3.48 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 538-545. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman riding over fallen enemy, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG H / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long cross with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 8f. MIB 6. SB 139. Clipped and heavily double struck with some edge bumps, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.