Nicephorus I. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 754. Estimated: $ 2 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus I. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia / Cross potent set on three steps; C - I across field. DOC –; Anastasi –; SB –; Triton XXIII, lot 932 (same dies). Some luster, die rust, hairlines. EF. Very rare.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Nomos 20 (10 July 2020), lot 431; Nomos 17 (26 October 2018), lot 318.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 20 September at 9 AM ET.

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