Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 20 siliquae. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 542-565.

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Lot: 586. Estimated: $ 750

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Justinian I. 527-565. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Light weight issue of 20 siliquae. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck 542-565. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right; I/OBXX. DOC 10; MIBE 15; SB 142. Areas of flat strike at periphery, underlying luster. EF.

From the RWH Collection, purchased from Den of Antiquity (Simon Shipp).


Closing Date and Time: 20 May 2020 at 13:15:00 ET.