LOCAL ISSUES, Silk Road Region. 5th-8th centuries AD. AV Imitation Solidus (18mm, 0.55 g, 6h). Imitating a Constantinople mint AV Solidus of Theodosius II. Fine.

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Lot: 457. Estimated: $ 100

Central Asian, Gold

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LOCAL ISSUES, Silk Road Region. 5th-8th centuries AD. AV Imitation Solidus (18mm, 0.55 g, 6h). Imitating a Constantinople mint AV Solidus of Theodosius II. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; blundered legend / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right; blundered legend. Cf. Guo, Bracteates fig. 13.2 (for type); cf. RIC X 219 (for prototype); cf. V. Raspopova, "Gold Coins and bracteates from Pendjikent," in Coins, Art, and Chronology, pp. 453-460. Lightly toned, areas of weak strike. Fine.

From the J.-P. Righetti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 142 (28 June 2006), lot 405 (part of) .


Closing Date and Time: 4 January 2023 at 12:32:00 ET.

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