JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. AV Solidus (4.48 gm). Struck 527-538 AD. Constantinople mint. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust THREE-QUARTERS FACING TO RIGHT, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding jewelled cross and globus cruciger; star in right field; A/CONOB. DOC I 3a; MIB 5; BN 1-3 var. (different officinae); SB 137. VF. ($200) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2255. Lot sold for $260, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.