CNG 88, Lot: 1472. Estimate $300. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.28 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 2nd 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; B//CONOB. DOC 9b; MIBE 7; SB 140. Near EF, some striking weakness on the reverse.