304, Lot: 404. Estimate $300. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.53 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 542-552/65. 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; Γ//CONOB. DOC 9c; MIBE 7; SB 140. Near EF.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection. Ex Davissons 25 (1 February 2007), lot 59.