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Constans II AV Tremissis. AD 641-668.
Constantinople mint. ∂ N CONSTAN-[TI]NЧS P P AVI (AV ligate), diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVςЧS, cross potent; CONOB below. DOC 45; cf. MIB 50 (semissis; same obverse die) and 51-52 (tremissis reverse type); SB 984. 1.43gr, 17mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine. Combination of dies from different denominations (obverse/semissis & reverse/tremissis).
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 559, 3 April 2024, lot 595 (dealer's ticket included).
Ex Pegasi Numismatics inventory 9822988.
FOOTNOTES:
Note from Sear, p. 206: The semissis and tremissis have the same legends and types as those of Constantine IV. No definite distinction can be made between them, but as a general rule those of Constans are better engraved and of neater production, whilst those of his son tend to be of cruder style, lower relief and inferior workmanship.
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