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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orfew, post: 2965039, member: 74968&quot;]Just won this lot in the Solidus auction. Yes, I know they are not in perfect condition. However, I wanted the spear type solidus of Justinian and I wanted a tremissis of him as well. Now I have both. They both have some character to them, just like the past few solidii I have bought.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now I have to track down the Sear and DOC references.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please feel free to post your coins of Justinian or any other Byzantine coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Justinian I. (527 - 565 AD). </p><p>Lot (2 pieces): 1 solidus, 1 tremissis; Constantinopolis. </p><p>Vs: Helmeted bust with pearl diadem, tank, shouldered lance and shield en face / Draped bust with diadem, paludament and tank on the right. </p><p>Rs: Victoria with cross-staff and cross globe standing in front / Victoria with wreath and cross-globe going to the right. </p><p>3.90 g - 20 mm / 1.16 g - 16 mm. </p><p>Small embossed weakness, antique cropped, graffiti, very nice.</p><p>Solidus Chance auction 24, Lot 2358 January 14, 2018.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]726475[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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