Constantine IV Pogonatus (AD 668-685). AV solidus (19mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 681-685. P CONST-N-ATS P P A, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif / VICTORA AVGU, cross potent set on three steps; Є//CON[OB]. Cf. DOC 12 (officina not attested). SB 1157. Lustrous. Choice Mint State.The later gold coinage of Constantine IV shows a remarkable return to an earlier, more humanistic portrait style last seen early in the reign of Justinian.
Estimate: 2000.00-2500.00 USD