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ID:     10821
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Justin I
Date Ruled:     AD 518-527
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. 10 July 518 - 1 August 527
Diameter:     20.3 mm
Weight:     4.43 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N IVSTI-NVS P P AVG
Obverse Description:     Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, shield on left arm, spear in right over shoulder
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB
Reverse Description:     Angel standing facing, holding long cross in right, globus cruciger in left, star left, CONOB in exergue
Mint Mark:     CONOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     DOC I 2
Reference2:     SB 56
Reference3:     Berk 38
Reference4:     MIB 3, BMC 1-6
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=8406