Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 545-565. D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / VICTORI A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; ς//CONOB. DOC 9f; MIBE 7; SB 140. Lustrous, minor hairlines, small dig and trace deposits on reverse. EF.
Ex collection of a European ambassador, formed in the 1950s.
