Lot 2697
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Justin I, (A.D. 518-527), gold solidus (4.36 g), Constantinople mint, 3rd officina, struck 518-519, obv. pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield around D N IVSTI NVS PP AVG, rev. Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in left field, around VICTORIA AVGGG**G*, CONOB in exergue, (S.55, DOC I 1b, R.381-2, BN 2). Very fine with light scratches in fields.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, with packet described together with its provenance, CNG eSale 164, 9th May 2007, [lot 172] with a Forum Ancient Coins ticket.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $800