Lot no. 236
BYZANTINE EMPIRE - BYZANTINE
Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (613-641). Solidus 2nd type ND (613-616), Constantinople, 10th office.
Av. dd NN hERACLIYS ET hERA CONST P P AV. Frontal bust of Heraclius, with short beard, on the left, and of Heraclius Constantine on the right, wearing the cruciger crown and chlamydia. Between the heads, a cross.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGY (office) / COMOB. Cross pattée posed on three degrees; on the right, letter I.
BC.737 - Sommer 11.8 - BN - (cf. 10/23) ; Gold - 4,29 g - 20 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 4/5 3/5 clipped edge bend (8360797-010).
The strike slightly off-centre, with some weaknesses. Slight marks on the edge. This example has circulated very little with its original shine under a light patina. A superb example.
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