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HERACLIUS GOLD SOLIDUS

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Code: 10693



Heraclius (610-641), Gold Solidus
Struck AD 610-613, Constantinopolis mint
Obverse: d N N HERAC-LI PER AVI, Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing a plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVGV S, cross-potent on two steps, CONOB in exergue.
BMC B.5; R.1279; DOC 3b; BN B.3, pl. 39; Sear 731.
4.47 grams, 20 mm in diameter.
Practically extremely fine, well centred with a bold strike.