Registered: September 2007 Location: London Posts: 84 users gallery
Heraclius AD610-641 solidus
Constantinople, struck AD626-629; 4.27g
Obv: Bust of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
Rev: Cross potent on three steps; E/CONOB
Sear 743
From J. Vinchon, 26th May 1975, lot64
Registered: January 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 571
May 5, 2008 7:58pm
Rating: 10
Really good gold photography, I never get mine that good! Great coin too.
Alex
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Brian Registered User
Registered: May 2008 Posts: 4
May 7, 2008 2:15pm
Rating: 10
Magnificent coin!!
Well done! I suppose you also payed a fortune for such condition!?
Take care
Brian
Georgios Registered User
Registered: September 2007 Location: London Posts: 84
May 8, 2008 5:37am
Thanks Brian. It did cost more than the average Heraclius due to its condition but also its provence dating back to an auction in 1975. Couldnt resist. Guess I would have paid a lot more if I had bought it from a more well known dealer. Have a nice day.
George
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