Triton XX, Lot: 1053. Estimate $2000. Sold for $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Rome mint. 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; R//CONOB. DOC –; MIBE 30; SB 288B. Choice EF. Extremely rare. Only one cited in MIBE, two additional in CoinArchives.

From the Goldman Collection. Ex Sincona 3 (25 October 2011), lot 3076; Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 610.