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LOCAL ISSUES, Silk Road Region. 5th-8th centuries AD. AV Imitation Solidus Bracteate (16mm, 0.26 g, 12h). Imitating a Constantinople mint AV Solidus of Theodosius I. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; blundered legend / Victory standing right, holding long cross; star to inner right; blundered legend. Cf. Guo, Bracteates fig. 13.2 (for type); cf. RIC X 219 (for prototype); cf. V. Raspopova, "Gold Coins and bracteates from Pendjikent," in Coins, Art, and Chronology, pp. 453-460. Deposits. VF.
From the J.-P. Righetti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 142 (28 June 2006), lot 405 (part of) .
From the J.-P. Righetti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 142 (28 June 2006), lot 405 (part of) .