CNG 85, Lot: 1244. Estimate $300. Sold for $455. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 545-565. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long linear staff surmounted by Christogram; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 9j; MIBE 7; SB 140. EF, lustrous.