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Constantine IV, Gold, Tremissis, Ravenna, 674-681

 
 

Obverse

Bust of Constantine IV facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.

DNCON-STNOPP

Reverse

Cross potent on base.

VICORI-VSTO

Symbol

Pointed Θ in right field.

Exergue

CONOB

Obverse

Bust of Constantine IV facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.

DNCON-STNOPP

Reverse

Cross potent on base.

VICORI-VSTO

Symbol

Pointed Θ in right field.

Exergue

CONOB

Accession number BZC.1969.30
Ruler Constantine IV
Date of Reign 668–685
Metal Gold
Denomination Tremissis
Mint Ravenna
Date 674681
Diameter 14.0 mm
Weight 1.5 g
Relation of Dies 5:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Variant of DOC 2.2:561, no. 73. Pointed Θ is characteristic of Ravenna’s issues of the period.

MIB 3:258, no. 59.

Acquisition History

Purchased from F. S. Knobloch, 19 July 1969