Constantine IV, Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 679-680
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine IV, bearded, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios to left and Tiberius to right, both wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger. H in field left, in field right.
Exergue
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Obverse
Frontal bust of Constantine IV, bearded, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. Spear held behind head in right hand, shield with horseman device on left shoulder.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios to left and Tiberius to right, both wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger. H in field left, in field right.
Exergue
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| Accession number | BZC.2015.050 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constantine IV |
| Date of Reign | 668–685 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 679 – 680 |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Classical Numismatic Group internet sale 100, October 7, 2015, no. 2028
Commentary
C. Morrisson, “Un trésor de solidi de Constantin IV de Carthage,” nos. 5–23.