Constantine IV, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, circa 674-680
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Constantine IV with beard wearing cuirass and helmet with frontal plume and diadem whose ties show to left. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
DNCO--NVSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios at left and Tiberios at right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger.
VICTO--VΓ
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Constantine IV with beard wearing cuirass and helmet with frontal plume and diadem whose ties show to left. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
DNCO--NVSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios at left and Tiberios at right, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger.
VICTO--VΓ
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.43 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constantine IV |
| Date of Reign | 668–685 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios (son of Constans II) Tiberios (son of Constans II) |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | circa 674 – 680 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 September 1949
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IIIa. The last letter of the reverse's inscription, Γ, is vertical.
Cf. DOC 2.2:528, no. 8b (with officina B).
MIB 3:255, no. 7a (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).