Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne Pick mark over head

Pick mark over head

Commemorative Medallion - Coronation of William IV and Queen Adelaide - by Thomas Halliday

Made from 18ct gold

legend around

Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685)

Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne Pick mark over headByzantium, 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