Constantine IV, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 681-685
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Constantine IV bearded and wearing cuirass and helmet with plume and diadem whose ties show to left. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
PCONS--NSΡΡ
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTOR-VB
Exergue
CONOB with to right
Obverse
Three-quarter view bust of Constantine IV bearded and wearing cuirass and helmet with plume and diadem whose ties show to left. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
PCONS--NSΡΡ
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTOR-VB
Exergue
CONOB with to right
| Accession number | BZC.1969.6 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constantine IV |
| Date of Reign | 668–685 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 681 – 685 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Münzen und Medaillen A. G. Basel, sale 38, 6 November 1968, lot 705
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IVd.
Cf. DOC 2.2:531, no. (15a) (with officina A).
MIB 3:256, no. 11 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).