Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 527-538. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 3b. MIB 5. SB 137. Slightly clipped and with minor scrapes on the obverse and light deposits on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.