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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.51 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 6th officina, AD 542-546. D N IVSTINI-AVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy on left arm / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross of pellets and globus cruciger; star to right; S//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8 (unlisted officina). MIB 6. An essentially perfect solidus, cleanly struck, perfectly centered, and highly detailed. NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1100-1400 USD
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.51 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 6th officina, AD 542-546. D N IVSTINI-AVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian facing, holding globus cruciger in right hand and shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy on left arm / VICTORI-A AVGGG, angel standing facing, holding long cross of pellets and globus cruciger; star to right; S//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8 (unlisted officina). MIB 6. An essentially perfect solidus, cleanly struck, perfectly centered, and highly detailed. NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1100-1400 USD