Ancients
Theodosius III Adramytium (AD 715-717). AR hexagram (19mm, 2.98 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, light scratches. Constantinople, 5th officina. d Ч thЄOdO-SIЧS MЧL A, bust of Theodosius III facing, wearing crown with cross on circlet and lozenge pattern loros, globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left / VICTORIA-AVΣЧ Є, cross potent with base on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 1491 var. (unattested officina). Struck from solidus dies, with the hexagram type being more scarce. Charcoal patina with icy high points.
Ex Harlan J. Berk, private sale with old dealer's tag
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