Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 674-681. Near EF.Electronic Auction 566 Byzantine, Gold Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 674-681. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Cross potent set on three steps, flanked by crowned facing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius, both wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; S+//CONOB. DOC (9) var. (unlisted officina); MIB 8a (same obv. die as illustration); SB 1156A var. (same). Toned, clipping, trace obverse die rust, a few light scratches. Near EF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity. |