Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803-811.

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Two
Lot: 2047. Estimated: $ 500

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803-811. nICI FOROS ЬASILЄ´, crowned bust of Nicephorus facing, wearing slight beard and chlamys, and holding cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / SτAVRA CIS ∂ЄSPO´ X, crowned bust of Stauracius facing, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia. DOC 2c.2; Füeg 2.A.2; SB 1604. Lustrous, areas of weak strike. Good VF.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Two will be held Friday afternoon, 11 March 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.