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Hexagram of Constantine IV

Hexagram of Constantine IV

r. 668-685

Constantine IV

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust 3/4 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 over globe on three steps. To l. and r., Heraclius and Tiberius, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet, and holding gl. cr. in r. hand.

Silver

Byzantine period, Early

Coins