Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 7 h), Constantinople, 2nd officina (B), 537-542. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG 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. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG B/CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jeweled cross in his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC (8a). MIB 6. SB 139. Sharp and lustrous. Extremely fine.