Ancients: , Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, wavy flan....

Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, wavy flan. Constantinople, 12th officina, ca. AD 545-565. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing pendilia, with globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG IB, Angel standing facing, grounded staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in outstretched left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 140. From The M&N Collection. Ex Coin Galleries, Mail Bid Sale (13 November 1991), lot 12. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved