CNG 84, Lot: 1596. Estimate $500. Sold for $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. Æ Follis (33mm, 20.01 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Dated RY 18 (544/5). Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M; cross above, Γ below, A/N/N/O to left, X/Ч/III to right; • CON •. DOC 43d; MIBE 95d; SB 163. Near EF, dark green patina. Exceptional example.

From the Peter Lee Collection.