Gemini III, January 9th, 2007

Lot # 497 - Estimate: US$2500 / Price 
Realized: US$4750 
Phocas. Silver ceremonial siliqua 

Phocas. (602-610 AD). Silver ceremonial siliqua (2.13 gm). 
Constantinople, c. 607-609 AD. d N FOCAS PE[RP AVG], diademed, 
draped and cuirassed bust right / Cross potent between two palms. 
MIB 55. DO 23. Sear 638. Extremely rare. Minor graffiti in upper 
reverse field. Toned. Mint state. 

Ex Triton VIII, 11-12 January 2005, lot 1351; ex Malcom W. Heckman 
Collection. 

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  ... Lot 497 sold for high bid of $4750 [ $5462.5, or approx 4222.5125 EUR, 2785.875 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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