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January 2016 NYINC Auction 12-13 January 2016
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CONSTANS II, 641-668. AV Solidus (4.46 gms), Constantinople Mint, 8th Officinae, A.D. 654-668. NGC Gem MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
S-959. Facing busts of Constans II on left with long beard and beardless Constantine IV on right, each wearing chlamys and crown, a cross between their heads; Reverse: Cross potent on three steps. Very nicely struck with only one area of slight weakness in upper left area of obverse legend but otherwise very bold and detailed. Flashing luster throughout with only the most trivial signs of handling. Fully worthy of its gem grade and very lovely to behold. NGC Gem MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00
S-959. Facing busts of Constans II on left with long beard and beardless Constantine IV on right, each wearing chlamys and crown, a cross between their heads; Reverse: Cross potent on three steps. Very nicely struck with only one area of slight weakness in upper left area of obverse legend but otherwise very bold and detailed. Flashing luster throughout with only the most trivial signs of handling. Fully worthy of its gem grade and very lovely to behold. NGC Gem MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00