Catalogue
Justinian I, (A.D.527-565), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.45 grams), issued 545-565, 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 with crook on end, globe in left hand cross above, star to right, around VICTORI A AVCCCI, CONOB in exergue, (S.140, DOC 9j, BMC 18). Light graffiti on reverse, otherwise extremely fine with mint bloom.
Estimate $450
SOLD $550
Justinian I, (527-565), gold tremissis, Constantinople mint, (1.40 gm), obv. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. Victory advancing to right, head to left, with wreath and cross on globe, star in right field, (S.145, DOC 19). Crinkled as usual, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Heraclius, (610-641), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 616-625, (4.39 grams), Officina 10, obv. facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing chlamys and crown, around dd NN hERACLIVS ET hERA CONSt PP, rev. cross potent on base and three steps, below CONOB, around VICTORIA AVG**UQ*, (S.738, DOC [17e], BMC -, MIB 19, SB 742). Slightly weak striking on obverse, otherwise extremely fine with traces of mint bloom.
Estimate $450
SOLD $450