Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, uncertain officina. Struck 542-565. Near EF.

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Lot: 460. Estimated: $ 500

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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, uncertain officina. Struck 542-565. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger, shield on left shoulder / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; star to right; I//CONOB. DOC 9; MIBE 7; SB 140. Scrape and minor die break on reverse, hairlines, deposits. Near EF. Officina obscured by reverse die break.

From the David Welsh Collection. Ex Geneva Collection (Heritage 351, 3 June 2004), lot 12131.


Closing Date and Time: 19 July 2023 at 12:33:00 ET.

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