Ancients
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.51 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 5th officina, AD 542-546. D N IVSTINI-AVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy on left arm / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; Є//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8d. MIB 6. A few scattered reddish deposits, otherwise sharply struck and lustrous. NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-1000 USD