CNG 96, Lot: 964. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa 570. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus surmounted by crowning Victory and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger; CONOB. DOC –; MIBE 16; Metcalf, Thess. 371; SB 364D. Superb EF.