JUSTINIAN I. 527-565 AD. AV Solidus (4.52 gm). Struck 538-545. 
      Constantinople mint. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust 
      THREE-QUARTERS FACING TO RIGHT, holding spear over shoulder and shield 
      decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel 
      standing facing, holding jewelled cross and globus cruciger; star in right 
      field; S/CONOB. DOC I 8 var. (different officinae); MIB 6; BN 5; SB 139. 
      EF. ($400)


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2257.
 
 Lot sold for $650, plus buyers fees.

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