Watch List notes:

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.37 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 A / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 8 (officina not listed). MIB 6. SB 139. Minor nicks, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From the J. M. A. L. Collection, formed between 1970 and 2000, Chaponnière & Firmenich 13, 16 May 2021, 525 (with collector's ticket) and ex Münzen & Medaillen AG FPL 468, June 1984, 61.