Triton XX, Lot: 1012. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Semissis (18mm, 1.98 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 527-565. D N IVSTINI–ANVS P P AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory seated right on arms, inscribing shield set on knee; star in left field, staurogram in right; CONOB. DOC 17; MIBE 17; SB 143. Near EF, central flaws, a few minor scratches on reverse.

From the Goldman Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, July 2011.