JUSTIN I. 518-527 AD. AV Solidus (4.48 gm). Struck 519-527 AD. 
      Constantinople mint. D N IVSTI-NVS 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; I/CONOB. DOC I 2h; MIB I 3; BN 11; SB 56. FDC, unusual small 
      profile bust, fresh dies. ($600)


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2251.
 
 Lot sold for $360, plus buyers fees.

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