Justinian I, 527-565. Semissis (Gold, 18 mm, 1.95 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 527-552. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVC Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justinian to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC / CONOB Victory seated right, inscribing XXXX on shield set on knee; in field to left, star; in field to right, staurogram. DOC 17. MIBE 17. SB 143. Striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.