Lot 3722
Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565. Gold Solidus (4.48 g), Constantinople mint, struck 538-545 AD. Helmeted facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman motif. Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding linear long cross and globus cruciger, star at right; Officina E. SBC 139; DOC I 8; MIB 6. Some peripheral striking weakness, plus two wavey spots to flan, and a few marks. Reverse field shows evidence of overstriking, plus a brockage(?), or perhaps die clashing. Interesting coin. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 375.
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| Realized $432 |
