An Offering of Superb Solidi

CNG 85, Lot: 1235. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I. 518-527. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck 518-519. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by Christogram; star to left; B//CONOB. DOC 1a; MIBE 2; SB 55. Superb EF, traces of die rust on obverse. As struck with full luster.