Constantine IV Pogonatus. Gold Solidus (4.30 g), 668-685 EF. Constantinople, ca. 674-681. δ N COS-Γ-NЧC P, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: VICTOA [AV]ςЧ, cross potent set on three steps between crowned standing figures of Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, each wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. Cf. DOC 10f (orientation of officina); MIB 7; SB 1156. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400
From the Aurora Family Collection.