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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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Justin II (AD 565-578). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 8th officina, AD 567-578. DN I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, holding in right hand small figure of Victory holding wreath on globe, and on left arm with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVCCC, Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned right, holding spear and globus cruciger, H//CONOB. Sear 345. DOC 4g. Here we have the elusive "perfect solidus," deeply struck obverse with brilliant luster in fields. NGC Gem MS 5/5 – 5/5
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD
Justin II (AD 565-578). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 8th officina, AD 567-578. DN I-VSTI-NVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justin facing, holding in right hand small figure of Victory holding wreath on globe, and on left arm with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVCCC, Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned right, holding spear and globus cruciger, H//CONOB. Sear 345. DOC 4g. Here we have the elusive "perfect solidus," deeply struck obverse with brilliant luster in fields. NGC Gem MS 5/5 – 5/5
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD