Lot 481
Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-681. follis or 40 nummi (3.52g), Ravenna, 681 (regnal. year 28). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., with short beard, holding spear and shield. Rev. Large M between Heraclius and Tiberius stg. facing, each crowned and wearing chlamys and holding gl. cr., [ANNO] / [X]XVIII above, theta beneath, RAV in ex. DOC 86-91 var. (this date not recorded); MIB 117 (citing specimen in Museo Civico, Bologna); Sear 1239. Fine/good fine with rough green patina, very rare (possibly only the second known specimen with this date).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
CNG 66 (2004), lot 1747, The Christov Family Collection.
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