★ Attractive Carthaginian issue ★

Constans II, 641-668. Solidus (Gold, 11 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Carthage, 647-651. D N OTINΛSΛSN P Crowned and draped bust of Constans II facing, wearing short beard and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA Θ / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 113. MIB 62. SB 1035. Struck from a slightly corroded reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), received as a present from his mother, Wilhelmine Blaschegg (1898-1982), on 20 May 1986, and ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 39, spring 1983, 246.