A beautiful 12 nummi from Alexandria
Lot 2725
Heraclius, 610-641. 12 Nummi (Bronze, 19 mm, 11.00 g, 6 h), Alexandria, circa 618-628. Facing beardless bust of Heraclius with crown surmounted by simple cross, wearing cuirass; in field to left, star; in field to right, crescent. Rev. Large IB, with cross potent on globe between; in exergue, AΛЄΞ. DOC 191. MIB 202b. SB 855. A particularly clear and well struck example. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

From a British collection, acquired before 2005.


This issue is sometimes attributed to the period of the Persian occupation of Egypt, which lasted from 618 to 628.
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
250 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
17 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 09-Dec-24, 17:05:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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