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LOT 3262

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine AE 40 Nummi or Follis. AD 610-641.

Thessalonica mint. Dated RY 13 (AD 622/3). 2nd officina. Illegible inscription, Heraclius, on the left, standing facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding globus cruciger in his right hand; Heraclius Constantine, on the right, standing facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding long cross in his right hand; above, cross / Large M between A N N O and X III (date); above, cross; below, B; in exergue, ΘЄC. DOC -; MIB 218-220; SB 824. Very Fine. Struck on a large flan.(9.69gr, 26mm, 6h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3262

Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine AE 40 Nummi or Follis.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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