Lot no. 237
BYZANTINE EMPIRE - BYZANTINE
Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (613-641). Solidus 2nd type ND (625-629), Constantinople, 5th 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) / CONOB. Cross pattee on three steps.
BC.743 - Sommer 11.15 ; Gold - 4,48 g - 20 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 5/5 3/5 brushed (6641392-003).
The mint is barely off-centre, with the busts in sharp focus, including Heraclius (III) Constantine as a young man, with a light beard, aged approximately 15 to 18 years. Near mint condition. Superb at Fleur de coin.
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