129, Lot: 405. Estimate $750. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TIBERIUS III (Apsimar). 698-705 AD. AV Solidus (18mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, with short beard, holding spear and shield / Cross potent on three steps; pellet and four dots/CONOB. DOC II 21c.2 var. (no pellet); MIB III 21 var. (same); SB 1380. VF, areas of flat strike, slightly clipped, traces of deposits, interesting variety.

The major references record a pellet after the reverse legend or four dots; this example shows both. Rare as such.