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                 Rare CARTHAGE Gold Solidus of CONSTANS II
                              Item #214912183
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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                                Description

     This coin was minted at Carthage between 654 and 668 AD, during
     the reign of Constans II, who ruled from 641 to 668 AD. The reign
     of Constans II saw many changes within the empire, from the loss
     of Egypt to the Arabs to a more successful campaign in the
     Balkans, whose men added considerable strength to the Byzantine
     army. He also strengthened his position by proclaiming his son
     Constantine as co-emperor in 654. In the latter years of his
     reign, Constans II took the unprecedented step of removing his
     residence to the West, making Syracuse his imperial capital. His
     despotic behavior eventually led to his assassination in 668.
     This piece is struck on the typically small thick flan that is
     characteristic of the Carthage Mint, and measures 12 mm in
     diameter. The weight of 4.35 grams is that of a full solidus. The
     obverse of this type depicts the facing busts of Constans II and
     Constantine IV, each wearing crown and chlamys, with fragmentary
     legends D.N.CONTAVN. The reverse features a cross potent on three
     steps, with the mintmark CONOB in the exergue. The legends read
     VICTORIA.Ay, followed by the indictional year IB. Coin shows
     typical Carthage style, and grades Near EF, with bold devices and
     legends where struck up. A very nice example of this rare
     Carthage Mint gold type, catalouged as Sear Byzantine 1039. All
     coins guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. Visa/MC accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please
     visit our WWW page at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ .
     Thanks, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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