Byzantine Empire Constantine IV 'Pogonatus' dated IY 10 = AD 681/2 AV Solidus Mint State; marvellous style, highly lustrous

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Constantine IV 'Pogonatus'.
Gold solidus, dated IY 10 = AD 681/2. Carthage.
Obv: DN T N PSP (sic), helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif in left; pellet in right field. Rev: PCTO... AVGЧ Θ (sic), cross potent in the form of a Staurogram with base, set on three steps; I (Indictional year) in left field, globe in right field, CONOB (retrograde) in exergue.Mint State; marvellous style, highly lustrous.

Reference: Sear-1191; Heritage ANA Signature Sale 3094, lot 34285 var. (legends - hammer: USD 2,800)
Rarity: Exceptionally Rare; the 4th Carthaginian example to come to auction in the past 20 years.
Die Axis: 7h.
Diameter: 15 mm.
Weight: 4.33 g.
Composition: Gold.

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