constant in Opel. Leo I. Solidus AD 457-474
constant in Opel. Justinianus I.. Solidus AD 518-527
Nr. 84514839
Lot 147524
Rare AV Solidus
Rarer initial Solidus 3/4 Facing Portrait
Justinianus I.
AD 518-527
AV Solidus 21,4 mm. 4,47 g
Constantinople
D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG and officina letter Θ Theta, Victory standing facing, holding linear cross and cross on globe. Star in right field. Mintmark CONOB. Sear Byz. 137. Nice Very Fine with a mint luster, areas of weackness over the face which is quite common for coins with facing portraits.
The present coin is from the tiny initial series of Justinian I where the emperor is with 3/4 facing portrait instead of the later frontal bust!
Rare
Lot 147524
Rare AV Solidus
Rarer initial Solidus 3/4 Facing Portrait
Justinianus I.
AD 518-527
AV Solidus 21,4 mm. 4,47 g
Constantinople
D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG and officina letter Θ Theta, Victory standing facing, holding linear cross and cross on globe. Star in right field. Mintmark CONOB. Sear Byz. 137. Nice Very Fine with a mint luster, areas of weackness over the face which is quite common for coins with facing portraits.
The present coin is from the tiny initial series of Justinian I where the emperor is with 3/4 facing portrait instead of the later frontal bust!
Rare