Experts in Coins & Medals

Justinian I, 527-565. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.56 g, 12 h), Rome, I = 10th officina, 542-546. D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC Cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing a helmet with a trefoil ornament, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand, and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCCC I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding a long staff surmounted by a staurogram with his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; in the field to right, star of eight rays. DOC 320f. MIBE 34. SB 291. For another solidus from the same dies, see H.J. Berk FPL 9, February 2019, 167. A very rare type, with a dramatic obverse, sharply struck from fresh dies. Obverse very slightly double struck, minor marks, otherwise, virtually as struck.

Justin I, 518-527. Follis (Bronze, 33 mm, 14.67 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, B = 2nd officina, 522-527. D N IVSTI-NVS P AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin to right. Rev. Large M; crosses above and flanking; below, B; in exergue, NIKM. DOC 33b. MIB 38a. SB 88. Minor encrustations and roughness, otherwise, good very fine.