JUSTINIAN I GOLD SOLIDUS – HIGH GRADE ISSUE FROM THE MINT OF ROME WITH RECUT OFFICINA – MINT STATE NGC GRADED BYZANTINE COIN (Inv. 19580)

$2,750.00

19580. BYZANTINE EMPIRE. JUSTINIAN I, AD 527–565.
Gold Solidus, 4.46 g, 21 mm. Issue of Rome, officina S recut over Θ, ca. AD 547–549.
Obv. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I, facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with horseman device. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC S/Θ, angel standing, facing, holding globus cruciger and staff with staurogram, star at right, CONOB in exergue.
Sear 291.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 285, 8/22/2012, lot 395.
NGC graded MINT STATE, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, with recut officina (S over Θ) and an exergue legend variety seemingly reading CONOR, a very rare coin in an exceptional state of preservation.