Lot 2842

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Justin II, (A.D.565-578), gold solidus, Constantinople Mint, 8th Officina, (4.49 g), obv. bust of Justin II facing, with plume and diadem, two pearls at each side, wearing cuirass, and holding globe surmounted by Victory, d N I VSTI NVS PP AVI around, rev. Constantinople seated looking right, with helmet tunic and mantle, on right shoulder aegis, left hand holds a spear, cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVGGG H, CONOB in exergue, (S.345, DOC 4g, BMC 10, Hahn 5, R.756). Mint bloom, extremely fine or better.

Ex CNG eSale 331, July 23, 2014, (lot 368) with ticket.^

Estimate
$1,400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500

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