Justinian I 'Angel' Solidus
Gold, 4.45 grams, 21.28 mm. Constantinople. 527-538 AD. Obverse: D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield with horseman motif. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter Gamma, angel standing facing, holding linear, P-headed cross and cross on globe; star in right field; mintmark CONOB in exergue. SB 140; DOC 9; MIB 7. Extremely fine.