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Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-668). AV solidus (4.47 gm). Constantinople, 3rd officina, AD 641-642. Young bust of Constans II facing, beardless, and with small head, wearing crown topped by cross on circlet, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, and holding globus cruciger in right hand / Cross potent on three steps, Γ//CONOB. Sear 936. DOC 1a (Heraclonas). MIB 3a. Rare, short-lived first issue of this ruler! Sharp portrait, fields with considerable luster. NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5.
Estimate: 700-900 USD