Ancients
Justin II (AD 565-578). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 10th officina, AD 567-578. D N I-VSTI-NVS P P AVI, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, holding in right hand small figure of crowning Victory on globe, and on left arm shield with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVCCC, Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned right, holding spear and globus cruciger, star in left field, I//CONOB. Sear 345. DOC 5j. MIB 4. Cleanly struck on a broad, round flan and essentially flawless. NGC MS★ 5/5 – 5/5.
Estimate: 600-850 USD