Ancients
Justin II (AD 565-578). AV solidus (22mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 10th officina, AD 567-578. DN I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, 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. Struck on a broad flan. NGC (photo-certificate) Choice MS 5/5 – 5/5.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Stack's (New York, 22 February 1989), lot 45.
Estimate: 500-700 USD