| Origin |
Byzantine |
|---|---|
| Coin type |
AV Solidus |
| Material |
Gold |
| Weight |
N/A |
| Obverse (Front) |
Busts of Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius facing forward, each wearing a crown and a chlamys. |
| Reverse (Back) |
Cross potent on steps; in the field to right, monogram. |
| NGC Grade |
AU |
| NGC Strike |
N/A |
| NGC Surface |
N/A |
| Comments |
N/A |
Constantine IV: AV Solidus, 668-681 AD, NGC AU
$699.99
Constantine IV Pogonatus ruled the Byzantine Empire from AD 668-685. His reign was marked by significant military and religious events, including the successful defense against the first Arab siege of Constantinople and the Sixth Ecumenical Council, which addressed the Monothelite controversy. The solidus, a gold coin, was a prominent currency of the Byzantine Empire, used for high-value transactions and often featuring detailed imperial portraits. This particular coin depicts Constantine IV alongside his co-emperors, Heraclius and Tiberius, emphasizing the dynastic continuity and the unity of the imperial family.
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