Lot 462
Byzantine Empire. PERSIAN OCCUPATION OF EGYPT, 618-628. dodecanummium or 12 nummi (15.12g), Alexandria. Facing crowned bust of the Sassanid king Khusru II between large star and crescent, the crown surmounted by cross within crescent. Rev. Large I B with cross potent on globus between, ALEZ in ex. DOC 192; MIB 202a; Sear 856. Good Very Fine with brown patina, a handsome example of this rare and interesting issue.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
The Christov Family Collection.
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