Silk Road Region, Local issues. (Circa 6th-7th centuries). Imitation of Justinian I (527-565 AD). AV Solidus Extremely Rare
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Silk Road Region Local issues. (Circa 6th-7th centuries). Imitation of Justinian I (527-565 AD). AV Solidus.
2.89gm 17.9mm. Local mint imitating a Constantinople mint around 6th-7th centuries.
Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing holding globus cruciger shield on
left shoulder blundered legend / Angel standing facing holding long
staff and globus star to right blundered legend.
left shoulder blundered legend / Angel standing facing holding long
staff and globus star to right blundered legend.
Zeno-347110 (It's me there). Good very fine nto extremely fine. An Extremely Rare piece of history from Silk Road Region.
Please note:
See V. Raspopova
"Gold Coins and bracteates from Pendjikent" Coins Art and Chronology
pp. 453-60 for discussion of Silk Road bracteates especially figs.
1-8 for other specimens copying Late Roman/Byzantine issues.
"Gold Coins and bracteates from Pendjikent" Coins Art and Chronology
pp. 453-60 for discussion of Silk Road bracteates especially figs.
1-8 for other specimens copying Late Roman/Byzantine issues.