Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and shield, decorated with cavalryman on horseback, with his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG H / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC 9h. MIB 7. SB 140. An attractive example with an excellent portrait. Small graffito of X on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.