Triton XX, Lot: 1039. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2750. 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 P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus in left; star in right field; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metalf, Thess. 314 (same dies); SB 138 note. Choice EF, lightly toned with underlying luster.

From the Goldman Collection. Ex Triton XV (3 January 2012), lot 1580.