Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AR Miliaresion (20mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Ceremonial issue. Constantinople mint. Struck 674-681. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 743. Estimated: $ 750

Byzantine, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AR Miliaresion (20mm, 4.25 g, 6h). Ceremonial issue. Constantinople mint. Struck 674-681. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand / Cross potent set on globe on three steps; palm fronds flanking. DOC 19; MIB 60; SB 1164; Berk 181, 634. Deeply toned with some iridescence, scattered light scratches and marks. Good VF. Very rare. Exceptional in this grade for issue. This coin, like the Berk example, features the cuirass style and neater legend of SB 1164 paired with the three step reverse of SB 1165.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 20 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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