1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 668 - 685

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One (1) solidus coin, Constantine IV Poganatus

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Byzantine Empire, 668 - 685

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Constantine IV helmeted, cuirassed, facing bust, with short beard, holding spear and shield.

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Obverse Text: DN / ONZ / CSS

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Reverse Image: Cross potent on three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, both crowned, wearing chlamys, and holding globus crucigers.

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: 668 - 685Associated Date: 0670

Head Of Government: Constantine IV Emperor of ByzantiumMaker: Constantine IV Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Tunisia: Tunis, Carthage

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1995.0049.0080Catalog Number: 1995.0049.0080Accession Number: 1995.0049

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: metal, gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 19 mm; 1/32 in x 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-a047-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_947614

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