CNG 109, Lot: 762. Estimate $3000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin I & Justinian I. 527. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 4 April-1 August. D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AVG, Justin and Justinian seated facing on square-backed throne, each holding globus; cross between heads; CONOB / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; Z//CONOB. DOC (4) var. (obv. legend, officina); MIBE 2c; Metcalf, Joint 44 (O24/Z2); SB 119 (but unlisted officina). Choice EF, lustrous. Rare with this officina, only one other cited by Metcalf and Hahn (in the ANS).