Byzantine, Sicilian, British and World Coins, Medals and Tokens

Italy, Constantine IV (668-685: with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-80), Semissis, Syracuse, bust right, blundered legend DN CNSTAN CONS¥ PPA, reverse cross on globe, VICTORIA AVGG and pellet, elongated form of A in legend, C and pellet in field, 2.13gm (cf. Sp. 72 [Constans II]; Sear 1204A). From rusted dies, very fine, reverse better, very rare (£220-280)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins.

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Bt. Monetarium (Zurich) 1989