Justin I, 518-527. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 7 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 and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG S / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by inverted christogram with her right hand; in left field, star. DOC 1e. MIB 2. SB 55. A lustrous and beautiful example. Virtually as struck.