Triton XX, Lot: 1000. Estimate $5000. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I & Justinian I. 527. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.51 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 4 April-1 August. D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AVG, Justin and Justinian seated facing on backless throne, each with hands clasped before chest; CONOB / VICTORI–A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; star in right field; I//CONOB. DOC (1c); MIBE 1a var. (unlisted officina, same obv. die as illustration); Metcalf, Joint Group Ia, 1-3 var. (O1/–, same); SB 114 var. (same). Choice EF, weakness on angel’s face. Extremely rare officina.

From the Goldman Collection. Ex Heritage 3020 (6 September 2012), lot 25306.