Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 527-537. D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger, star to right; A//CONOB. DOC 3a; MIBE 5; SB 137. Deposits in devices, clipped. Good VF.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 145.