Lot 4081

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Justinian I, (A.D.527-565), gold solidus, Constantinople Mint, (4.48 g), 9th officina, issued 542-552, obv. bust of Justinian I facing, with plume and diadem, two pearls at each side, wearing cuirass, d N IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC around, rev. Angel facing in tunic and cloak, in right hand long cross composed of dots, globe in left hand cross above, star below, around VICTORI A AVGGG**Q*, CONOB in exergue, (S.139, DOC 9a, SB 140). Hoard patination attached to reverse, broad flan, otherwise very fine.

Ex Rudolph Pekarek Collection. With collector's packet c.1930s.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,000

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