Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Lot 3287 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Greek, Roman, Byz. Collection
Estimate $300
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CONSTANTINE IV, (668-685), solidus, Constantinople mint, Class IV, issued 681-685, (4.430 grams), Officina **D*, obv. helmeted three-quarter cuirassed bust to right, with frontal plume, holding spear and shield, P CONS T A NUS PP A around, rev. Cross potent on three steps, between Heraclius and Tiberius, Officina H, around VICTOR AVGU **D*, CONOB in exergue, (S.1157, DOC (12a, Officina A), T.-, R.-, BMC -). Weakly struck on parts of legend, some double striking, otherwise good very fine and a very rare variant.
Ex Downie's Melbourne, Auction Sale 150, January 1981 (lot 2253).
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