Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 2



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                        Lot: 490

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                        ROMAN EMPIRE: Anastasius I. AD 491-518. AV solidus (4.42 
                        gm).

                        ROMAN EMPIRE. Anastasius I (AD 491-518). Gold solidus 
                        (4.42 gm). Constantinople. D N ANASTAS-IO PERP AVG, 
                        helmeted, cuirassed bust three-quarters right, holding 
                        spear over right shoulder, shield on left shoulder / 
                        VICTORI-A AVGGG I, Victory standing left, holding long 
                        cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Berk 29 
                        (this coin). DO -. MIB 3a3. Sear 3. Only the second 
                        recorded. Unusual obverse legend ANASTASIO in the dative 
                        case, meaning "For Anastasius." Magnificent mint state 

                        Ex Sotheby's, 2 November 1998, lot 50. 


                        Estimated Value: $ 2,500 




...Sold for $4,250 USD [ approx 3230 EUR, 2252.5 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).