Revolt of the Heraclii. 608-610. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 7h). Military mint in the east, 3rd officina. Struck 10 May-late 610. Near EF.Triton XXVI Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Revolt of the Heraclii. 608-610. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 7h). Military mint in the east, 3rd officina. Struck 10 May-late 610. ∂ N ЄRACLIO CONS[LI BA], bareheaded busts of Heraclius the younger, and the exarch Heraclius, both bearded and wearing consular robes; cross above / VICTORI A AVGG, cross potent set on four steps; Γ//CONOB. DOC 10.1 (same obv. die; Alexandria); MIBE 4 (same obv. die as illustrated coin); SB 718 (Alexandria). Overstruck on a solidus of Phocas, undertype clearly visible, underlying luster, double struck. Near EF. Very rare and choice for issue. |