Constantine IV, Gold, Solidus, Ravenna, 668-685
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine IV, bearded (?), wearing cuirass and helmet with frontal plume only. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
CONST-NT-INIPI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios standing at left and Tiberios standing at right.
VICTORI---VI
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine IV, bearded (?), wearing cuirass and helmet with frontal plume only. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield on left shoulder.
CONST-NT-INIPI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios standing at left and Tiberios standing at right.
VICTORI---VI
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2002.2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ravenna |
| Date | 668 – 685 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From the New York Sale IV, 17 January 2002, no. 427
Commentary
Hahn assigns this type to Ravenna, citing only one specimen in Vienna of this variety and three specimens of another variety with I and three dots forming a triangle. Bendall considers it more likely to be south Italian, but see commentary on BZC.1970.36 about the difficulty in attributing Italian gold coins.
MIB 3:258, no. 54.1 (similar).