Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 492 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$750 / Price 
                  Realized: US$1015 
                  Justinian I. Gold solidus 



             



            Justinian I. (527-565 AD). Gold solidus (4.43 gm). Thessalonica, c. 
            542-552 AD. D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust 
            facing, holding globus cruciger and shield / VICTORIA AVGGG, angel 
            standing facing, holding long linear staff, star to right. MIB 22. 
            Quite scarce. Scratch at top of helmet. Mint state. 




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  ... Lot 492 sold for high bid of $1015 [ $1167.25, or approx 902.28425 EUR, 595.2975 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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