Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 11  –  22 - 23 February 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 11

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 22.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 23.02.2020, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

★ A superb eastern solidus struck in exceptionally high relief ★

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.42 g, 7 h), uncertain eastern mint (Alexandria?), 613-618. dd NN hERACLIЧS ET hERA CONST Draped and short-bearded bust of Heraclius facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, on the left; draped and beardless bust of Heraclius Constantine facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, on the right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ IΠ / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 188b. MIB 77 (attributed to Cyprus). SB 851 (attributed to Jerusalem). A superb example struck in exceptionally high relief. Very light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

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Price realized 2'600 CHF
Starting price 300 CHF
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