Nicephorus I. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 802-803.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 931. Estimated: $ 2 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

Nicephorus I. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.37 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 802-803. nICI FOROS ЬASILЄ’, crowned facing bust, wearing slight beard and chlamys, and holding cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / IҺSЧS XRIS τЧS nICA X, cross potent set upon three steps. DOC 1b; Füeg 1.B; SB 1603. Good VF. Rare.

Ex Property of Princeton Economics acquired by Martin Armstrong (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 271, 11 January 2012), lot 128; Spink 121 (7 October 1997), lot 528.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.