Ancient Gold Coins
Lot 3321 SESSION 11 - 9.30AM Thursday 31 July Ancient Gold Coins
Estimate $1,250
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SOLD $1,000
NICEPHORUS I, (802-811) with Stauracius (from 803), gold solidus, (4.49 g), Constantinople mint, issued 803-811, obv. facing bust of Nicephorus I, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent, around NICI FOROS bASILE', rev. facing bust of Stauracius beardless wearing crown and loros, holding cross on globe, around STAVRA CIS DESPO'X, (S.1604, DOC 2c, BMC 8-10). Minor flan knock, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Ex Heritage Auctions (lot 21463) with ticket.
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