Triton XVII, Lot: 826. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.71 g, 7h). Light weight issue of 20 siliquae. Constantinople mint. Struck 545-565. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTOR[I]A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globe in left; to right, star; I//OBXX. DOC 10; MIBE 15; SB 142. EF. Rare.

The legend expands to Obryzum Viginti Siliquae (Gold of 20 Siliquae)