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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC MS 3/5 - 5/5, die shift. Constantinople, 4th officina, AD 527-537. DN IVSTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / VICTORI-A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long cross; star to right; Δ//CONOB. Sear 137. DOC 3c. A complete double strike, with two distinct heads and major doubling of legends, rare as such.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AV solidus (20mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). NGC MS 3/5 - 5/5, die shift. Constantinople, 4th officina, AD 527-537. DN IVSTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / VICTORI-A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long cross; star to right; Δ//CONOB. Sear 137. DOC 3c. A complete double strike, with two distinct heads and major doubling of legends, rare as such.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD