Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 23 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 538-545. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 8f. MIB 6. SB 139. Struck on a particularly broad flan. Graffito of ΠAYΛOY on the obverse and with minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.
The graffito of ΠAYΛOY on the obverse designates this coin as the possession 'of Paul'.