Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.41 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 545-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 9b. MIB 7. SB 140. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with a minor graffito on the obverse and light scrapes, otherwise, extremely fine.