Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.32 g, 7h). Class II. Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa 669-674.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constantine IV Pogonatus. 668-685. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.32 g, 7h). Class II. Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa 669-674. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Cross potent set upon three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding a globus cruciger; B+//CONOB. DOC –; MIB 5C; SB 1153A. A bit of weakness, underlying luster. Good VF. Rare officina, none in CoinArchives. |