Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 519-527. D N IVSTINVS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and 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 with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 2b. MIB 3. SB 56. Struck on a particularly broad flan and with an attractive portrait. Virtually as struck.