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Byzantine Coinage, Justinian I (527-565), Solidus, Constantinople, c. 538-45, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield, rev. angel standing facing, holding long cross of pellets and globus cruciger; in right field, star, 4.47g/6h (MIBE 3; DOC 2h; Sear 137). Weak strike, otherwise very fine £120-150