355, Lot: 650. Estimate $300. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.13 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 527-537. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. DOC 3 var. (officina); MIBE 5; SB 137. EF, a few scratches and scrapes.

From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection.