Ancients
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (22mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, scratches, edge crimp. Constantinople, 8th officina, ca. AD 545-565. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing plumed helmet with pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG H, angel standing facing, staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star to right, CONOB in exergue. Sear 140.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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