109, Lot: 268. Estimate $75. Sold for $247.  	

HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. ĆAE 6 Nummi (19mm, 5.60 gm, 1h). Alexandria mint. 

Struck during the Persian occupation, 618-628 AD. 

Palm tree / Large S. 

DOC II 200; MIB III 211; SB 864. 

VF, encrusted dark green patina.

Although Sear does not link the two denominations, this six nummi is struck to 
the same large module as the 12 nummi with Persian-style portrait that are 
clearly occupation issues (SB 855-856).


From the CNG Electronic Auction 109, 2 March 2005.
By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.