446, Lot: 441. Estimate $500. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 5th officina. Struck 537-542. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; Є//CONOB. DOC 9e; MIBE 7; SB 140. In NGC encapsulation, 3498843-001, graded MS, Strike: 5/5; Surface: 4/5.