Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne 'Post Union' Shilling

'Post Union' Shilling

Berlin mint

99g Toned over original silvering

and weigh 44

Light chocolate tone

Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne 'Post Union' ShillingByzantium, Justinian I (527 565), AV Solidus, AD 527 538, Constantinopolis, D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif, rev. VICTORIA AVCCC B, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, 4. 39g, 6h (MIBE 5; DOC 3b; Sear 137), minor surface scuffs, otherwise residually lustrous, about