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Sold on 21 February 1996

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The Italo Volgano Collection of Sicilian Coins

Italo Volgano

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№ 71

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21 February 1996

Estimate: £60–£80

Italy, Leo V (813-820: with Constantine, 813-20), Folles (5), all Syracuse, viz. facing bust of Leo, reverse facing bust of Constantine, 2.28gm; similar, but with star in obverse field, reading KONCT (2), 2.95gm, 2.72gm; similar, but A and cross in field, reading CONCT, 3.16gm; and type with facing busts of Leo and Constantine, reverse AK with cross above, 4.49gm (Sp. 372, 373 (2), 374, 375; Sear 1635-7). [5]. First only fair, others fine or better, some patinated (£60-80)

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

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2nd bt. J. Elsen; 4th and 5th bt. Spink