Lot 2773
Tiberius II, 578-582 AD. Lightweight Gold Solidus (4.1 g), Theoupolis (Antioch) mint. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. Reverse: Cross potent on four steps; in exergue, O, B, cross, and star; officina ΘS. D.O.C. 38; BMC 9; Tolstoi 12, 12a; MIB (Hahn) 5; Adelson 80-87; SBC 446. The lower face a trifle softly struck, but with much residual luster in fields. This issue tends to have a more satiny luster, rather than the glossy luster of the Constantinople issues. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Authorities are divided as to whether the mint should be assigned to Constantinople or Antioch. Nevertheless, the coins remain very rare, with perhaps a dozen known specimens. This one acquired by the consignor over 35 years ago. Important and not to be missed.
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