Byzantine Empire, Constantinople. Justin I & Justinian I, 10th officina,, c. April - August AD 527
AV Solidius, 4.38g (21mm, 6h).
D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AV, Justin and Justinian seated facing on throne with straight sides, holding globes; cross above, CONOB in exergue / VICTORI-A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding jeweled cross in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; star to r.; I - CONOB
Pedigree: Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg 72, 2013, lot 4237. From the Hunter Collection.
References: Sear 115. DOC 1 var (officina). MIBE 2a
Grade: Lovely strike for issue and pleasant metal. Small scuff on edge. EF
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AV Solidius, 4.38g (21mm, 6h).
D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AV, Justin and Justinian seated facing on throne with straight sides, holding globes; cross above, CONOB in exergue / VICTORI-A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding jeweled cross in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; star to r.; I - CONOB
Pedigree: Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg 72, 2013, lot 4237. From the Hunter Collection.
References: Sear 115. DOC 1 var (officina). MIBE 2a
Grade: Lovely strike for issue and pleasant metal. Small scuff on edge. EF
US1181 - 5/13381
AV Solidius, 4.38g (21mm, 6h).
D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AV, Justin and Justinian seated facing on throne with straight sides, holding globes; cross above, CONOB in exergue / VICTORI-A AVCCC, angel standing facing, holding jeweled cross in r. hand and globus cruciger in l.; star to r.; I - CONOB
Pedigree: Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg 72, 2013, lot 4237. From the Hunter Collection.
References: Sear 115. DOC 1 var (officina). MIBE 2a
Grade: Lovely strike for issue and pleasant metal. Small scuff on edge. EF
US1181 - 5/13381