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Lot 42. Iustinianus Solidus, Carthage mint

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Rare Carthage Solidus
Iustinianus Solidus, Carthage mint

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eAuction #15, Lot 42. Estimate: CHF 1'200.00

Iustinianus (527-565 AD). AV Solidus (20-21 mm, 4.47 g), Carthage, c. 536-545 AD.
Obv. D N IVSTINI-ANVS P P AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield with horseman. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Γ, Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; in field right, star.
Ex. CONOB.
Sear 250.

Rare. Good very fine.

Issued in Carthage shortly after Belisarius defeated the Vandals and reconquered the African province that had been lost more than a Century earlier.



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