Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa 492-507. Near EF.

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Lot: 634. Estimated: $ 400

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Anastasius I. 491-518. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa 492-507. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder, shield on left shoulder / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. DOC 4a; MIBE 4a; SB 3. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. Near EF. Nice style. The less commonly encountered helmet decoration with a simple cross rather than a trefoil.


Closing Date and Time: 15 November 2023 at 13:31:00 ET.

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