★ An unusually heavy solidus ★
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.55 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, circa 616-625. dd NN hERACLIЧS ET hERA CONST PP AV Crowned, draped and short-bearded bust of Heraclius facing, on the left; crowned and draped bust of Heraclius Constantine facing, with slight beard and moustache, on the right; above, cross. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ H / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 13g. MIB 11. SB 738. A heavy and lustrous example. Struck from a somewhat corroded obverse die and with some corrosion on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |