Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV Solidus (18mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa 674-681.Electronic Auction 486 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV Solidus (18mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa 674-681. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Cross potent set upon three steps; crowned and draped figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; B//CONOB. Cf. DOC 10 (for type); MIB 7a; SB 1156. Areas of minor weakness, metal flaw on obverse, lustrous. Near EF. |