ITALY, Papal (Papal state). temp. Sergius I–John VII. 687-707. AR Eighth Siliqua – 30 Nummi (7mm, 0.15 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck in the name of Tiberius III, 698-705. VF.CNG Feature Auction 123 World, Silver Sold For $ 9 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). temp. Sergius I–John VII. 687-707. AR Eighth Siliqua – 30 Nummi (7mm, 0.15 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck in the name of Tiberius III, 698-705. Crowned facing bust of Tiberius III, wearing chlamys, holding spear over left shoulder / Cruciform monogram of Roma and Tiberius; R to left, T above, m to right, B below. Aue, Silbermünzen 22 (this coin illustrated); MIR 7/1 (this coin illustrated); O’Hara, Find 23 = Morrisson & Barrandon 23 (this coin) DOC –; MIB 71; SB 1404A (this coin cited). Toned, find patina. VF. Extremely rare, one of only three known. |