Choice Justin I Solidus

CNG 109, Lot: 760. Estimate $1000. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I. 518-527. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 522-527. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, head turned slightly right, holding spear and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and jeweled cross; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 2i; MIBE 3; SB 56. Choice EF, lustrous, slightly clipped. Well centered and struck.

Ex George La Borde Collection (not in the NAC sales); Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 271 (11 January 2012), lot 558.