Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 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 over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG S / 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 9f. MIB 7. SB 140. A brilliant and perfectly struck piece. Very minor flan fault, otherwise, virtually as struck.