Coin depicted roughly twice actual size*

Solidus of Justinian I

Gold solidus, 21mm, 4.50gm, issued AD 545-565 Constantinople mint.

Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, Helmeted bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield.

Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG B (CONOB in ex.), Victory holding long linear P cross and globus cruciger, star below.

References: DO 9b, Sear 140.