★ An attractive solidus of Constans II ★

Constans II, 641-668. Solidus (Gold, 18 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, indictional year Z (7) = 648/9. δ N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV Crowned, draped and short-bearded bust of Constans II facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Z / Z / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 13c. MIB 16a,b. SB 949. An attractive and well struck example. Minor edge nicks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), received as a Christmas present in 1968 and previously privately acquired from Dr. F. Sternberg in December 1968.