Ancient - Roman & Byzantine. BYZANTINE EMPIRE: Justinian I, 527-565, AV solidus (4.39g), Constantinople, 545-565, S-140, 6th officina, cuirassed bust facing, wearing helmet with pendilia, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif, D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG // angel standing facing, holding staurogram-tipped staff and globus cruciger, star in left field, VICTORI-A AVGGG, CONOB in exergue, VF-EF.