Heritage World Coin Auctions
NYINC Signature Sale 3038 13-14 January 2015
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Ancients
Justin I (AD 518-527). AV solidus (4.45 gm). Constantinople, 10th officina. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram, star in left field; I//CONOB. Sear 55. DOC 1h. Scarce, the last appearance of the traditional Roman Victory on the solidus! Well struck and lustrous. NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1400 USD
Justin I (AD 518-527). AV solidus (4.45 gm). Constantinople, 10th officina. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with motif of horseman spearing soldier / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram, star in left field; I//CONOB. Sear 55. DOC 1h. Scarce, the last appearance of the traditional Roman Victory on the solidus! Well struck and lustrous. NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1400 USD