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Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I

Lot nuber 932

Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.76 g, 10h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse. Struck circa 802/3.


Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 932.
 Estimated: $ 3 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (20mm, 3.76 g, 10h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse. Struck circa 802/3. ҺI FOROS bAS, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus I, wearing short beard and chlamys, holding a cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / IhSUS XRIS τЧS ҺICA X, cross potent on base and three steps; C I flanking. DOC –; Füeg –; SB –; Anastasi –; Ricotti-Prina –; Spahr –; Nomos 18, lot 373 (same dies); Roma V, lot 945 (same dies). Minor double strike, some die wear. EF. Extremely rare.


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.