Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 4.48 g, 7h). ‘Ceremonial’ coinage. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 620. NGC AU, 3/5, 4/5.CNG Feature Auction 123 Byzantine, Silver Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AR Miliaresion (21mm, 4.48 g, 7h). ‘Ceremonial’ coinage. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 620. Heraclius standing facing, wearing military attire and crown, holding long cross and crowning Victory; to right, Heraclius Constantine standing facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent set on globe set on three steps; palm fronds flanking. DOC 58; MIB 129; SB 789. Lightly toned. In NGC encapsulation 6558569-014, graded AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare. Among the finest known for this difficult issue. |