Rare Syracuse Mint Solidus

CNG 97, Lot: 770. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constans II. 641-668. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Syracuse mint. Struck 648-651/2. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on three steps; I in right field; Θ•//CONOB. DOC 152a; MIB 83; Anastasi 89; SB 1070. Good VF, minor deposits. Rare.