CNG 94, Lot: 1385. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Dated IY 8 (AD 649/50). Crowned and draped facing bust, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps; H (date) to right; Γ//CONOB+. DOC 15 note var. (unlisted officina); MIB 19; SB 952. EF, minor deposits. Extremely rare officina for this issue, and apparently unpublished.

From the Sasha Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 2468.