Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. Constantinople, 9th officina, ca. AD 538-545. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing helmet with pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG Θ, angel standing facing, long cross in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 139. Possibly clipped at the mint. Highly lustrous.

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