CNG 100, Lot: 292. Estimate $500. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (12mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Carthage mint. Dated IY 1/2 (627/8 / 628/9). Crowned, draped, and cuirassed busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing; cross above, A at end of legend / Cross potent set on three steps; Γ to right; B//CONOB. Cf. DOC 219 (for rev.); cf. MIB 86
1 (same); SB 867. EF, some luster. Rare hybrid.
From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXVIII (8 December 1993), lot 397.