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CICF Signature Sale 3046 14-15 April 2016
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Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 3rd 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; Γ//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8d. MIB 6. A nearly perfect solidus, cleanly struck, nicely centered, and highly detailed. NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 3rd 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; Γ//CONOB. Sear 139. DOC 8d. MIB 6. A nearly perfect solidus, cleanly struck, nicely centered, and highly detailed. NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD