Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-552. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1073. Estimated: $ 1 500

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-552. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus; star in right field; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metalf, Thess. 309; SB 138 note. Lightly toned with underlying luster, slight edge bend. EF. Fantastic portrait.

From the Willamette Valley Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 92 (16 December 2021), lot 1125 (hammer £2000).


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 7 October 2022 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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