Byzantine Empire, Justinian I, 'The Great' (527-565) AV Solidus, DN IVSTINIANVS P P AVI helmeted and cuirassed bust 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 D 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, CONOB in exergue, 6h, 4.28g, (DOC, 9d; MIB, 7; SB, 140) slight wear on reverse, otherwise perfectly centred, detailed and attractive, near extremely fine.
Estimate: £300 - £400