JUSTINIAN I, 527-565. AV Solidus (4.46 gms), Constantinople Mint, 4th Officina, 545-565. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Clipped, Brushed.S-140. Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram; star to right; Δ//CONOB. An extremely lustrous example, with some slight peripheral striking weakness and just a hint of edge clipping.