Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.50 g), Constantinople, IB = 12th officina, 542-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding cross on globe in his upraised right hand and with a shield bearing a horseman over his left shoulder; cuirass without pellets. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC IB / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long cross topped with Ρ in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; to right, star. DOC 278 (Carthage). MIBE 7. SB 140. Lustrous and sharp. Minor striking flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a North American collection.