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Byzantine Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine - Gold Solidus > Lot No. 0198
Description:
610-641 AD, Constantinople mint. Obv: dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVG legend with facing busts of Heraclius with short beard, hair almost straight, on left, and Heraclius Constantine (bust much smaller), beardless on right, both wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross; cross between their heads. Rev: VICTORIA AVGU legend and officina letter B, cross potent on three steps; mintmark CONOB.
Measurements:
4.47 grams.
Condition:
Extremely fine.
References:
Sear 734; DOC II 8i; MIB III 8a.
Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 370 - 500; USD 470 - 630)
Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities
Sold for: £280
Lot No. 0198