Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Lot 3178 SESSION 11 (9.30am Thursday 2nd April) Ancient Gold Coins - Byzantine
Estimate $350
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SOLD $400
JUSTINIAN I, (527-565), gold solidus, issue of 538-545, Constantinople mint, (4.46 grams), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe, rev. Angel standing facing holding long cross and cross on globe, (S.139, DOC 8h). Gash on centre of reverse, otherwise extremely fine/good very fine.
Ex Ted Murphy Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 45 (lot 4247).
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