Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 126 - Session 3 . 957
The Family of Constantine Collection
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. 610-641. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck 613-619. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above / Cross potent set on three steps; IΠ//CONOB. Cf. DOC 187-8 (for series; Alexandria); MIB 77 (Cyprus?; or eastern military mint); Bendall, Jerusalem, Type 4, 16 (uncertain eastern military mint?); SB 852 (Jerusalem). Toned with some luster, trace die rust, light edge filing, light scratches. EF. A lovely specimen from the eastern mint. Outstanding portraits. From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva.
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