Auction: 323 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 98
Byzantine Empire. Justin I (518-527 AD). AV Solidus, struck 519-527 AD. Constantinople, second officina. 4.45 gms. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback, rev. VICTORI-A AVCCCB, Angel standing facing, holding long jeweled cross and globus cruciger, star in right field. DOC 2b, MIBE 3, SB 56. Light graffito upper reverse field. Decent lustre. About as struck.
Sold for
$425