Watch List notes:

Justin I & Justinian I, 527. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 4 April-1 August 527. D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AVG / CONOB Justin I and Justinian II, both nimbate, seated facing on backless throne, each with his right hand clasped before his chest and holding globe in his left; between their heads, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long jewelled cross in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to right, star. DOC -. MIBE N1a. SB -. An extremely rare variety. An exceptional piece, lustrous and well struck, and undoubtedly among the finest known. Very minor weakness, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From the Nea Rhomē Collection, formed in the early 2000s.