Ancients
Justin I (AD 518-527). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5, clipped. Constantinople, 10th officina. D N IVSTI-NVS PP AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Angel standing facing, long jeweled cross in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 56. Solidly struck and well-centered on bright flan.
Ex Sotheby's (2 November 1998), lot 62
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Estimate: 750-1000 USD