Lot 147: CONSTANS II. 641-668. AR Hexagram. Constantinople mint. Struck circa 642 AD. Retrograde reverse legend.

AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 254)

Description

CONSTANS II. 641-668. AR Hexagram (22mm - 5.67 g). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 642 AD. Beardless facing bust, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Cross potent on globe set on three steps. DOC 48 var. (reverse legends); SB 989 var. VF, toned, decent metal, traces of an undertype.

An interesting reverse die with the entire reverse legend cut retrograde, reading from 5:00 to 7:00.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 147
Listing #: 184766
Closed: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $210
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 147
Listing #: 184766
Closed: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $250