Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 518-519. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jewelled staff surmounted by inverted Chi-Rho in her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC 1h. MIB 2. SB 55. Sharp and lustrous. Virtually as struck.