Triton XV, Lot: 1580. Estimate $2000. Sold for $8000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-552. D N IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / VICTORI A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding globus and cross; star to right; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metalf, Thess. 314 (same dies); SB 173C var. (staff surmounted by Staurogram). Choice EF, lightly toned, with attractive underlying luster.