Solidus - Constantinus IV (VICTORIA AVGV; Constantinopolis)
Country: Byzantine Empire
Denomination: Solidus
(1)
Year: (681-685)
Material: Gold
Weight: 4.43 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 20 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: byzantine empire
Description:
Obverse
Bust of Constantine IV facing, head right, cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet, holding spear with right hand over right shoulder and on left arm a shield decorated with horseman.
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps.
Mintmark in exergue; lettering ending with officina mark.
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