455, Lot: 420. Estimate $500. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck 686-687. Crowned and draped facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set upon three steps; Γ//CONOB. DOC 2a; MIB 2; SB 1243. Obverse die rust, underlying luster. Good VF.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased from Glenn Woods, Spring 2004.