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LOT 2350

Sold for (Inc. bp): £483


Byzantine Coins - Justinian I - Gold Solidus 527-565 A.D

Constantinople mint. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG legend with helmetted and cuirassed bust facing holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Γ legend with angel standing facing holding long staff surmounted by chi-rho and globus cruciger with star in right field; mintmark OBX X in exergue. 3.73 grams.

Near as struck.

PROVENANCE:
Ex UK private collection.

LITERATURE:
Sear 141/142a.

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