Lot 4752
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Anastasius II, (A.D. 713-715), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, Officina S (6th officinae), (4.34 g), obv. bust facing of Anastasius II, with close beard, holding cross on globe, wearing chlamys, around dN APTEM[IY] A NASTASIYS MYL, rev. Cross potent on three steps, around [VIC]TORIA AVGUS, [CONOB] in exergue, (S.1463, DOC 2, cf.BMC 1 = To.1, MIB 2). Struck slightly off centre, with some mint bloom, nearly extremely fine and a very rare issue.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously I.S.Wright, 28.11.1990. Also M.R.Roberts, 12.7.1990.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,000