Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1269. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justin II. 565-578. AV Solidus (4.53 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 10th officina. Struck circa 567-578. Helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding Victory set on globe and shield / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; cross surmounted by Chi-Rho to left; I//CONOB. DOC -; MIB 14; SB 347A (Constantinople). Good VF. Very rare.