Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 506 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$350 / Price 
                  Realized: US$375 
                  Constans II. Gold solidus 



             



            Constans II. (641-668 AD). Gold solidus (4.44 gm). Constantinople, 
            c. 659-662 AD. Officina S=6. Fragmentary legend, facing busts of 
            Constans and Constantine IV, Constans wearing plumed helmet / 
            VICTORIA AVCU S +, long cross on globus between facing standing 
            figures of Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, both 
            beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger, 
            CONOB beneath. Berk 153 var. DO 29. MIB 30. Sear 963. Some areas of 
            weak striking on reverse. Mint state. 




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  ... Lot 506 sold for high bid of $375 [ $431.25, or approx 333.35625 EUR, 219.9375 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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