Justinian I AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 527-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / [VICTORI]A AVGGG θ, angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger in left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. DOC 9; MIBE 7; Sear 140. 4.45g, 21mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine; rev. somewhat off-centre.
From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.