Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1983. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 527-538. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star in right field; Z//CONOB. Cf. DOC I 3 (for type); SB 137. Good VF.

From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection.