Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 16th July 2013

Lot 654

Byzantine Empire

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

Byzantine Empire, Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine (613-641 AD), Gold Solidus, Constantinople Mint, Officinae, 616-625 AD, crowned, facing busts of Heraclius and his son, Heraclius Constantine, rev. Cross potent atop three steps, I in field to right, 4.44g (Sear 739). An uneven striking, otherwise about extremely fine with some original lustre.