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| Lot: 046 Category: Ancient Coins |
| Description: Byzantine Empire gold Solidus Constans II (641-668 AD). Constantinople mint, 7th officina issued c.654-58. (S. 959, DOC.25g var, MIB 26). Obverse: Constans facing with long bearded bust and Constantine IV on right, both with chlamys and crown, cross on top with cross in field and DN CONSTANTINUS C CONTAI around. Reverse: cross potent on base and three steps, with VICTORIA AVGUZ (Z reversed) around, CONOB in exergue. Mint bloom and virtually as struck. Ex Dr V.J.A Flynn collection, CNG Triton Auction Sale XVIII 5 Jan 2015 (Lot 1312) with ticket and Nobles S 127 Sep 2021 (Lot 4740). Very rare. gEF |
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