Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne and weigh 44

and weigh 44

Plain 4 variety

36mm X 33mm

'Post Union' Shilling

The attack on Beaumont Hamel from the Sunken Road

Byzantine. Justinian I (527-565), AV Solidus, AD 527-538 #sherborne and weigh 44Byzantium, 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