Justin I at Thessalonica

Triton XX, Lot: 993. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I. 518-527. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.48 g, 5h). Thessalonica mint. D N IVSTI–NVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand; stars flanking; CONOB. DOC –; MIBE 6; Metcalf, Thess. 271 (this coin); SB 77A. EF, minor deposits. Rare.

From the Goldman Collection. Ex Sincona 3 (25 October 2011), lot 3041; Berk BBS 20 (1 June 1982), lot 14.