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Lot
# 673 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$950
/ Price Realized: US$800
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Nicephorus I and Stauracius. Solidus
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Nicephorus I and Stauracius. 802-811 AD. Solidus, 4.44gg. (6h). Constantinople. Obv: nICI FOROS bASILE' Bust facing, with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding cross potent and akakia; in left field, pellet. Rx: STAVRA CIS DESPO' X Facing bust of Stauracius, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger and akakia. Berk 238. DO 2c7. Sear 1604. The portrait of the emperor's son is incredibly beautiful and sharp. Mint State..
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