Ancients: , Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV semissis (18mm, 2.22 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, scratches, clipped, struck-in fold-over...

Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV semissis (18mm, 2.22 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, scratches, clipped, struck-in fold-over. Constantinople. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I right, seen from front / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory seated right on shield decorated with stylized trophy motif, inscribing shield set on knee; star behind, reversed staurogram before, CONOB in exergue. Sear 144. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved