Lot 164: HERACLIUS. 610-641. Æ 12 Nummi. Alexandria mint. Struck 618-628.

AUCTION: Sale 219

Description

HERACLIUS. 610-641. Æ 12 Nummi (20mm - 9.55 g). Alexandria mint. Struck 618-628. Crowned facing bust (Khusro II?); star to left, crescent right / Large IB, cross potent on globe between; ALEZ in exergue. DOC II 191; SB 855. VF, brown patina, choice obverse, reverse a little rough.

Struck during the Sasanian occupation of Egypt and pays tribute to Khusro II with the Persian style facing bust.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 164
Listing #: 207907
Closed: Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 164
Listing #: 207907
Closed: Thursday, January 8, 2009 9:26:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150