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LOT 3106
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Martina AE 40 Nummi of Follis. Probably struck late AD 630s-early AD 640s. Imitation copying a Cyprus(?) mint. Uncertain date. 3rd officina.
Martina, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger / Large M; cross above, date across field; Γ below, mintmark in exergue. Cf. DOC 185; cf. SB 849; cf. SICA I, 505. Very Fine.(3.59gr, 22mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3106
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Martina AE 40 Nummi of Follis.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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