Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 518-519. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG A / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by inverted christogram; in left field, star. DOC 1 (unlisted officina). MIB 2. SB 55. Lustrous and very attractive. Two very minor graffiti, otherwise, virtually as struck.