Triton XX, Lot: 1052. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. 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 circa 537-542. D N IVSTINI–ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger in right hand, shield over left shoulder / VICTORI–A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; star in right field; A//CONOB. DOC (318b); MIBE 29; SB 289. EF, small metal flaws on obverse. Very rare.

From the Goldman Collection. Ex Shasha Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 94, 18 September 2013), lot 1287.