Auction 19
Estimate: 1500 CHF
Constans II, with Constantine IV, 641-668. Half Follis (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.16 g, 6 h), Cherson, indiction year B = 2 = 658-659. Constans II and Constantine IV standing facing, both crowned and wearing chlamys, each holding globus cruciger on their right hand; above and between their heads, cross. Rev. K/B Constans II standing facing, holding globus cruciger. DOC 210 (as Bosporus?). MIB 227. SB 1145C. Very rare. With a dark, greenish-black patina. From the same dies as the piece in the Füeg Collection, Stacks 12 January 2009, 3157. Usual striking and flan faults, otherwise, good very fine.