Byzantine Empire. Justinian I (AD 527-565). AV Solidus,Constantinopolis, circa AD 538-545
Justinian I (AD 527-565) . AV Solidus, Constantinopolis, circa AD 538-545. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. Ref: DOC 8f. MIB 6.
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Justinian I (AD 527-565) . AV Solidus, Constantinopolis, circa AD 538-545. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. Ref: DOC 8f. MIB 6.