Ancients
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 7th 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; Z//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8e. MIB 6. Red earthen deposits, otherwise uncommonly well struck and lustrous. NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 700-1000 USD