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Triton XXIII  14-15 Jan 2020
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Lot 932

Estimate: 3000 USD
Price realized: 2750 USD
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Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.76 g, 10h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse. Struck circa 802/3. ҺI FOROS bAS, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus I, wearing short beard and chlamys, holding a cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / IhSUS XRIS τЧS ҺICA X, cross potent on base and three steps; C I flanking. DOC –; Füeg –; SB –; Anastasi –; Ricotti-Prina –; Spahr –; Nomos 18, lot 373 (same dies); Roma V, lot 945 (same dies). Minor double strike, some die wear. EF. Extremely rare.

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