Lot 4175

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Constans II, with Constantine IV, (641-668), gold solidus of thick fabric and small module, issued at Carthage mint in A.D. 659-668, (3.35 g), obv. facing busts of rulers Constans II bearded, and Constantine IV beardless, rev. busts of Heraclius and Tiberius, cross on base and two steps, (S.1044, DOC 126). Of unusual light weight (examples are known), weakly struck as usual, very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 310 (lot 8164), also Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 3955).

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$340

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