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Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 6th 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; S//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8 (unlisted officina). MIB 6. A few scattered earthen deposits, otherwise sharply struck and lustrous. NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 600-800 USD
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 6th 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; S//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8 (unlisted officina). MIB 6. A few scattered earthen deposits, otherwise sharply struck and lustrous. NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5.
Estimate: 600-800 USD