Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Lot 3278 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Estimate $300
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SOLD $360
JUSTINIAN I, (527-565), gold solidus, issue of 545-565, Constantinople mint, (4.444 grams), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globe on cross and shield, around DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. Angel standing facing holding long cross with P at top, cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVCCCE, in exergue CONOB, star in right field, (S.140, DOC 9e R.454, T.32). Large flan, off centred reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Ex Townsville Coins, July 1983.
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