Lot 2278

Sale 56 · Australian & World Coins, Banknotes, Historical & Military Medals & Badges

Heraclius, (A.D. 610-641), as an issue of Khusru II (Sassanian king), twelve nummi, Alexandria mint, (9.9 grams), obv. facing bust, Khusru beardless facing, star to left, crown to right, rev. large IB with cross between, **ALEX* in exergue. (S.855, DOC 191, BMC 277-282). Very fine.