Rare Thessalonica Solidus

CNG 88, Lot: 1538. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Dated IY 6 (579/80). Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Pelleted cross potent set on four steps; ς//CONOB. DOC -; MIBE 10.2; SB 438B. Near EF, underlying luster. Very rare.