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Solidus of Constantine IV, Constantinople

Solidus of Constantine IV, Constantinople

r. 668-685

Constantine IV

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of Constantine IV, three quarter facing, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume and diadem whose ties show to l.; in r. hand, spear held behind head; on l. shoulder shield decorated with horseman spearing enemy. Rev. Cross potent on base and three steps.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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