Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.43 g, 6 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 with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by inverted christogram; in field to left, star. DOC 1h. MIB 2. SB 55. Minor die break on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.