Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2126. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $810. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (4.45 g). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 803-811. Crowned and draped facing bust of Nicephorus, bearded, holding cross potent and akakia; crown topped with cross; • in left field / Crowned and draped facing bust of Stauracius, beardless, holding globus cruciger and akakia; crown topped with cross; E at end of legend. DOC III 2a; SB 1604. Good VF, minor areas of soft strike.