Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.16 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 518-519. D N IVSTINVS P P AVI 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 S / [CO]NOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to left, star. DOC 1e. MIB 2. SB 55. Somewhat clipped. Bent and straigthened and with a large scrape on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.