448, Lot: 556. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 542-552. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; Θ//CONOB. DOC 9i; MIBE 7; SB 140. A few minor marks, slight bend at edge, “Z” graffito on reverse. EF.