HERACLIUS, 610-641. AV Solidus (4.34 gms), Constantinople Mint, 5th Officina. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Clipped, Brushed. S-731. Obverse: Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger; Reverse: Cross potent set upon three steps. Highly lustrous and with bold portrait of Heraclius. Some peripheral flatness is noted. A wonderful example. Ex: Christies New York (06/1991), Lot # 83.<p>