Justinian I AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 545-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVCCC Δ, angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. MIBE 7; DOC 9d; Sear 140. 4.50g, 23mm, 6h.
Near Mint State. The fascinating and rare type of graffito (with a name spelt out) on obverse, reading ΠAYΛOY, marks the owner of this coin as a 'Paul'.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG.