Catalogue
Justinian I, (527-565), gold solidus, issue of 527-538, 9th officina, Constantinople mint, (4.49 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield, around DN IVSTINI ANVS PP AVC, rev. Angel standing facing holding long cross in left hand and globus cruciger in right hand, around VICTORI A AVCCC**Q*, in exergue CONOB, star in right field, (S.137, DOC 3h, MIBE 5). Large flan, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $650
Constantine IV, (668-685), gold solidus, (4.40 g), Constantinople mint, Class III, issued c.674-681, Officina **D*, obv. three-quarter facing bearded bust of Constantine IV, wearing helmet with plume and cuirass, holds spear and shield, around dN CO A NUSP, rev. Cross potent above three steps, between facing figures of Heraclius on left and Tiberius on right, each holding cross on globe, around VICTOA AVGU**D*, in exergue CONOB, (S.1156, DOC 10c, BMC -, R.-, T.21). Extremely fine, with mint bloom, and very rare for this officina.
Estimate $750
SOLD $660