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Constantine IV, Dekanummium, Emperor Holding Spear obverse, Scarce
Constantine IV Pogonatus, 668-685 AD, Constantinopolis Mint
Æ Dekanummium; 19mm/4.7gm
Con/ Dark brown patina with earthen fill. Over struck on an earlier issue, otherwise, about Very Fine.
Obv/ No legend; Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing slightly to right, bearded, holding a spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with cavalryman over his left shoulder.
Rev/ Large I between cross and K; in exergue, CON.
Ref/ SBCV 1183A.
