Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 542-565. D N IVSTINI ANVS PP AV, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif on left shoulder / VICTORI A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding in right hand long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger in left; star to right; Θ//CONOB. DOC 9i; MIBE 7; SB 140. Toned and lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 4625113-001, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.
