Lot 3471

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius, (668-685), gold solidus, (4.27 g), Constantinople mint, Class III, issued c.674-681, 1st Officina, obv. three-quarter facing bearded bust of Constantine IV, wearing helmet with plume and cuirass, holding spear and shield, around dN C O NUS P, rev. cross potent above three steps, between facing figures of Heraclius on left and Tiberius on right, each holding cross on globe, around VICTOA AVG Z, in exergue CONOB, (S.1156, cf.DOC 8 variety, cf.MIB 7a). Good extremely fine minor scratch on obverse, rare.

Ex CNG eSale 314, November 6, 2013 (lot 494).

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,600

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