Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803-811.Electronic Auction 521 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803-811. Crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia; • at beginning of legend / Crowned facing bust of Stauracius, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia; Θ at end of legend. DOC 2b.1-2; SB 1604. Lightly toned, areas of weak strike, underlying luster. Good VF. Bold portrait of Stauracius. |