Fascinating Dynastic Issue


Constans II, with Constantine IV (641-668). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 661- 663 AD. Obv. ∂ N COSτ AN. Draped busts of Constans, wearing plumed helmet and long beard, and Constantine, wearing crown, facing; cross above. Rev. VICTORIA A VGЧ Θ. Cross potent set on three steps; to left and right, full-length figures of Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each holding globus cruciger; beneath, CONOBΘ. D.O. 36; Sear 969. 4.58 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare variety. Superb, well centred and brilliant. About EF.