Lot 705
Constantine IV Pogonatus. Gold Solidus (4.27 g), 668-685. Possibly Naples, 681-685. P OCNS-TA-N PP A, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif on arm. Reverse: VICTRIA ANRTO, cross potent set on three steps; ·I· following legend; CONOB. DOC -; cf. MIB pl. 34, X2; SB 1230A. Extremely rare. Minor striking weakness on obverse. Extremely Fine.
Hahn attributed this anomalous issue to Naples, but it is possible that it was struck at either a different subsidiary mint or, perhaps more likely, a mobile military mint operating in Italy.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
From the Alexander White III Collection.
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