CNG 96, Lot: 972. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Revolt of the Heraclii. 608-610. Æ Follis (35mm, 15.84 g, 6h). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Dated IY 14 (610). Facing busts of Heraclius and his father, both bareheaded and wearing loros; cross above / Large M; cross above, date across field; A//AΛЄζANΔ. DOC 16 (Alexandretta); MIBE 16a; SB 722 (Alexandretta). VF, attractive brown patina, double struck on reverse. Rare this nice.