Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2
Lot: 493

ROMAN EMPIRE. Justinian I (AD 527-565). Gold solidus 
(4.44 gm). Rome, ca. AD 542-565. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP 
AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding globus 
cruciger in right hand, shield on left shoulder / 
VICTORI-A AVGGG Z, angel standing facing, holding staff 
surmounted by Chi-Rho in right hand and globus cruciger 
in left, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Berk 55 
(this coin). Monte Judica 65 (this coin). DO 320d. MIB 
34.6 (same reverse die). Sear 291. Beautiful mint state 

Ex Sotheby's, 2 November 1998, lot 87. 
Estimated Value: $ 2,500 

...Sold for $2,200 USD [ approx 1672 EUR, 1166 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).