Solidus (Coin) of Constantine IV Pogonatus
Byzantine
670–680
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.5 cm (5/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
byzantineportraiteuropeangoldcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalmetal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantine IV, facing forward with a short beard; in his right hand he holds a spear. On the back (reverse) two crowned figures (likely the emperors Heraclius and Tiberius), are portrayed holding globes, each of which is topped with a with cross. Between them a larger cross is shown atop three steps.
