Details
LOT 2350
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. Near as struck.(3.73 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Sear 141/142a.
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