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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern military mint(?). Struck circa 613-circa 616. Superb EF.Electronic Auction 590 Byzantine, Gold Estimate: $ 600 |
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern military mint(?). Struck circa 613-circa 616. Crowned facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing chlamys; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps; I//CONOB. DOC 187a (Alexandria); MIB 773-4 (Cyprus?; or eastern military mint); Bendall, Jerusalem, Type 4, fig. 8 (uncertain eastern military mint?); SB 851 (Jerusalem). Toned with some luster, minor reverse die rust, hairlines. Superb EF. Rare. A superb example from this rare series which is usually encountered in lower grades. Wonderful with a full and detailed obverse legend. |