CNG 94, Lot: 1287. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Rome mint, 1st officina. Struck 537-542. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globe and long cross; star to right; A//CONOB. DOC 318b; MIBE 29; SB 289. EF, scattered marks, small lamintion flaw near eye. Very rare.

From the Sasha Collection.