Ancients
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 6h). Rome, 9th officina, AD 542-546. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield with horseman motif on left arm / VICTORI-A AVCCC, Angel standing facing, holding long staff topped by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; Θ//CONOB. Sear 291. DOC 320h. MIB 34. Rare. An outstanding example of Justinian's issues from the recently recovered Rome mint. NGC MS★ 5/5 – 4/5
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD