Justinian I, 527-565. Semissis (Gold, 18 mm, 1.98 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian I to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG / CONOB Victory seated right on arms, inscribing shield set on knee; to left, star; to right, staurogram. DOC 17. MIB 17. SB 143. Flan faults and with some graffiti, otherwise, very fine.
From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.