CNG 88, Lot: 1471. Estimate $500. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 542-552. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff terminating in staurogram; star to right; A//CONOB. DOC 9a; MIBE 7; SB 140. EF, lustrous, minor flan waviness and clipping.