Byzantine (527-565) tremissis Sear-145

This specimen was lot 3066 in Sincona sale 3 (Zürich, October 2011), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$366 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "JUSTINIANUS I, 527-565 Fractions Tremissis 527/565. Obv. D N IVSTINI – ANVS PP AVG Draped, cuirassed bust with pearl diadem to r. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM Victory advancing to r., head turned l., holding wreath in r. hand and globe cruciger in l. hand. Star on r. CONOB in exergue. DOC 19. MIBE 19. S. 145. 1,51 g. Extremely fine. Ex Auction UBS AG 47 Zurich. September 14, 1999. Lot 214."

Source:

• ^[1]Important Collection of Byzantine Coins: Auction 3, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.

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