The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 9 | Auction date: 2 May 2024 |
Lot number: 417 Price realized: 2,400 GBP (Approx. 2,998 USD / 2,806 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Mint State; marvellous style, highly lustrous | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Constantine IV 'Pogonatus'. Gold solidus, dated IY 10 = AD 681/2. Carthage. Obv: DN T N PSP (sic), helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif in left; pellet in right field. Rev: PCTO... AVGЧ Θ (sic), cross potent in the form of a Staurogram with base, set on three steps; I (Indictional year) in left field, globe in right field, CONOB (retrograde) in exergue.Mint State; marvellous style, highly lustrous. Reference: Sear-1191; Heritage ANA Signature Sale 3094, lot 34285 var. (legends - hammer: USD 2,800) Rarity: Exceptionally Rare; the 4th Carthaginian example to come to auction in the past 20 years. Die Axis: 7h. Diameter: 15 mm. Weight: 4.33 g. Composition: Gold. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 1000 GBP |