Triton XX, Lot: 1040. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-552. D N IVSTINI–ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus in left; star in right field; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metalf,
Thess. 314 (same rev. die); SB 138 note. Choice EF.
From the Goldman Collection. Ex Christov Family Collection (Goldberg 53, 26 May 2009), lot 1986; Freeman & Sear FPL 7 (Spring 2001), no. G287.