Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-562. EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 942. Estimated: $ 1 000

Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-562. D N IVSTINI ANVS PP AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif on left shoulder / VICTORI A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus in left; eight-rayed star to right; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metcalf, Thess. 341-350; SB 138 note (Constantinople). Some luster, light scratches. EF. A bold strike.

From the Iconodule Collection. Ex Nea Rhomê Collection; Leu Numismatik Web Auction 24 (3 December 2022), lot 666.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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