Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-562. Superb EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 597.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Byzantine, Gold

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck 542-562. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif on shoulder / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus; * to right; CONOB. DOC 7 (Constantinople); MIBE 22; Metcalf, Thess. 341-350; SB 138 note (Constantinople). Toned and lustrous, a few light scratches. Superb EF. A wonderful and bold strike.

From the Iconodule Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 24 (3 December 2022), lot 666.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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