★ A lustrous of tremissis of Justin I ★

Justin I, 518-527. Tremissis (Gold, 14 mm, 1.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. D N IVSTINVS P P AVI Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Justin I to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB Victory advancing right, her head turned to left, holding wreath in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left; in field to right, star. DOC 4. MIB 5. SB 58. An excellent piece, lustrous and very well struck. A few minor marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Peus 423, 7 November 2018, 492.