From the Gemini IV Auction, Closed January 8, 2008.



                  Lot # 530 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$400 / Price 
                  Realized: US$575 
                  Justin II. Gold solidus 



             



            Justin II. (565-578 AD). Gold solidus (4.36 gm). Constantinople, ca. 
            567-578 AD. D N I—VSTI—NVS PP AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust 
            facing, with no beard, holding globe surmounted by Victory, and 
            shield / VICTORI—A AVGGGZ (= officina 7), Constantinopolis seated 
            facing, head right, holding spear and globus cruciger. MIB 4. Sear 
            345. Berk 60 var. Struck on a broad flan. Mint state. 

            Ex Albert M. Potts Collection, ex Gans List 21, Spring 1957, lot 
            5091a. 




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