CONSTANTINE IV with HERACLIUS & TIBERIUS, 668-685. AV Solidus (4.25 gms), Carthage (or Sardinian) Mint, dated IY 8 (679/80). NGC MS, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5.
S-1189A. Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif; Reverse: Cross potent set upon three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; H (date) to inner left, Ƨ to inner right; CONOB. Seemingly a bit conservatively assessed, this RARE specimen presents a charming strike upon a flan always found to be rather compact.
Ex: Spink 6018 (9/2006) Lot # 907.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
Price realized | 1'050 USD |
Starting price | 600 USD |