Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2076. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $625. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Constantine IV, Pogonatus. 668-685. AV Solidus (4.36 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 681-685. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bearded bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; helmet with crest and plume / Cross potent on three steps; B//CONOB. DOC II 14a; SB 1157. EF, obverse struck with slightly rusty die, clipped. Well-executed and artistic style.