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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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JUSTIN I, 518-527. AV Solidus (4.43 gms), Constantinople Mint, 3rd Officinae. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
S-56. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger, star in right field. One of the first reverse types to feature the male angel instead of the female Victory, which came about just after Constantinople's split with Rome in A.D. 519. Great strike and luster. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $800.00- $1000.00
S-56. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justin I facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger, star in right field. One of the first reverse types to feature the male angel instead of the female Victory, which came about just after Constantinople's split with Rome in A.D. 519. Great strike and luster. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $800.00- $1000.00