CNG 85, Lot: 1243. Estimate $300. Sold for $330. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 545-565. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long linear staff surmounted by Christogram; star to right; Z//CONOB. DOC 9g; MIBE 7; SB 140. Good VF, struck with worn and rusty dies.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman.