CNG 108, Lot: 726. Estimate $500. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck 579-582. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Cross potent set upon four steps; H//CONOB. DOC 4h; MIBE 4; SB 422. EF, die flaw (or extra metal) on Tiberius’ face.

From the D. Massey Collection. Ex Christov Family Collection (Goldberg 53, 26 May 2009), lot 2031.