Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Lot 3276 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Estimate $250
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ANASTASIUS I, (491-518), gold solidus, issue of 491-498, Constantinople mint, (4.296 grams), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to right, holding spear and shield, around DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVC, rev. Angel standing facing holding long cross, and cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVCCCB exergue CONOB, star in right field, (S.3, DOC 3b, T.-). Heavy obverse surface marks, and edge filing, otherwise good fine/good very fine and rare.
Ex Downie's, Melbourne Sale 131, July 1980 (lot 2).
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