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Coin of Constantine IV

Coin of Constantine IV

r. 668-685

Constantine IV

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume. In r. hand, spear held behind head; on l. shoulder, shield with horseman device. Rev.: Cross potent on base and three steps. To l. and r., Heraclius and Tiberius standing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding gl. cr. To l., Cross.

Gold

Byzantine period

Coins