Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 538-545. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear cross with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 8b. MIB 6. SB 139. An attractive and lustrous example. Some light marks and the flan a bit wavy, otherwise, good extremely fine.