Constans II (AD 641-668) Byzantine AE 40 nummi coin Sear 1108 Syracuse mint

Description

Byzantine
Constans II (AD 641-668)
Denomination
:    bronze AE 40 nummi
Weight:
4.21 grams
Diameter
:    26 mm
Die Axis
:    6 h
Struck
:    Indictional Year 11 = AD 652-53
Mint
:    Syracuse, Sicily
Obverse
:    Constans standing facing, with long beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger; I / N /
Δ to left, I / A to right
Reverse
:    Large M; cross above; SCL below
References
:    Catalogue of Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection & Whittemore Collection (DOC) volume II 179; Byzantine Coins and Their Values (Sear) 1108
Grade / Comments:
Near Extremely Fine, overstruck on an earlier type
Provenance:
Ex Numismatica Tintinna auction 84 (December 14, 2019), lot 755, sale ticket included
Coins are guaranteed genuine for life.
Additionally, returns may be made within 30 days of receipt for any reason as long as items are undamaged and unaltered.