Image: Solidus of Justin I (obverse)

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Description: Justin I. 518-527. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck 522-527. D N IVISTI NVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif on left shoulder / VICTOR I A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; star in right field; B//CONOB. DOC 2b; MIBE 3; SB 56. Lustrous, slight bend in flan, a few die breaks on reverse, minor mark on reverse. EF.
Title: Solidus of Justin I (obverse)
Credit: Coin Archives
Author: CNG
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