Constans II, 641-668. Hexagram (Silver, 21 mm, 6.76 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 647-651. δ N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV Crowned and draped bust of Constans II facing, holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. δЄЧS AδIЧTA ROmANIS Cross potent on globus set on three steps. DOC 50. MIB 144. SB 991. Nicely toned. Struck from a clashed reverse die, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), received as a birthday present from his mother, Wilhelmine Blaschegg (1898-1982), in 1972, and privately acquired from Bank Leu in August 1972.