CNG 112, Lot: 678. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 567-578. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, beardless, and holding globe surmounted by Victory and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. DOC 4f; MIBE 5; SB 345. Underlying luster, some light scratches, minor die rust on obverse, deposits on reverse. EF.

From the Johnson Family Collection.