1445. HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. AV Solidus (4.46 gm). Struck 626-629 AD. Busts
of  Heraclius and  Heraclius  Constantine /  Cross potent  on  three steps;
I/CONOB. DOC II 20h; SB 743. Choice EF. ($300)

This solidus was a reverse brockage that was noticed at the time it was
struck and struck again to receive the reverse image.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1445.
 
 Lot sold for $330.


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