Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 88  –  8 October 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 88

Greek, Roman & Byzantine Coins

Th, 08.10.2015, from 4:30 PM CEST
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Description

The Byzantine Empire
The revolt of the Heraclii, 608 – 610
Solidus, military mint in the East 608, AV 4.55 g. D N eRACLIO – CONSVLI BA Facing busts of Heraclius, to l., and his father the Exarch on r.; both are bearded, bareheaded and wearing consular robes. Cross between heads. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG Cross potent on four steps; beneath, CONOB. DO 10.1 (Alexandria, this obverse die) MIBE 4 (this obverse die). Sear 718 (Alexandria).
Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue.
Minor areas of weakness, otherwise extremely fine

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Price realized 24'000 CHF
Starting price 16'000 CHF
Estimate 20'000 CHF
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