Ancients
Justinian I (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.49 gm, 5h). Constantinople, 9th officina. D N IVSTINIANI-ANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; globe in right field; Θ//CONOB. Sear 140. DOC 9i. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5.Ex Helios I (17 April 2008), lot 645.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD