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Constans II, 641-668. 12 Nummi (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.67 g, 12 h), Alexandria, September-November 641 or late 645-May 646. Constans II standing facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, holding long cross with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. Rev. Cross potent on globe between I and B; in field to left, pellet; in field to right, pellet; in exergue, AΛЄΞ. DOC 105. MIB 189. SB 1027. Rare. Attractive earthen highllights on a light green patina. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.
This interesting issue was struck either in the short time period between Constans' accession to power in September 641 and the fall of Alexandria to the Arabs in November of the same year, or in late 645 to May 646, when the Byzantines briefly regained control over the city.
This interesting issue was struck either in the short time period between Constans' accession to power in September 641 and the fall of Alexandria to the Arabs in November of the same year, or in late 645 to May 646, when the Byzantines briefly regained control over the city.