279, Lot: 648. Estimate $200. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck 545-565. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; Δ//CONOB. DOC 9d; MIBE 7; SB 140. Good VF, scratch and die breaks on obverse.