BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I. Gold Solidus, AD 542-552. Thessalonica.

Description

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I.
Gold Solidus, AD 542-552. Thessalonica.
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globe; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.

About Extremely Fine.

From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).

Reference: DOC-7 (Constantinople); MIBE-22; Sear-138 note.
Weight: 4.45g.
Diameter: 21mm.
Die Axis: 6h.