| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 9 | Auction date: 2 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Good Very Fine; suspension loop attached, rev. struck from worn die, graffito to rev | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. SILK ROAD REGION(?). Gold solidus, 5th - 7th centuries AD. Imitating the obv. type of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine and rev. types of earlier 6th century rulers. Obv: blundered and partially retrograde legend around, facing busts of Heraclius and Constantine, each wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet; cross between their heads above. Rev: VICTORIA AVGIII Δ (partially retrograde), angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; CONOB (partially retrograde) in exergue.Good Very Fine; suspension loop attached, rev. struck from worn die, graffito to rev. Reference: for obv. prototype, cf. Sear-737; cf. Gorny & Mosch Auction 289, lot 649. Rarity: Exceedingly Rare obv. and rev combination; an unpublished pairing. Die Axis: 11h. Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 4.19 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: 400 GBP |  |
