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Constantine IV Pogonatus, 668-685. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, 681-685. PO CNS-TA-NЧS PP A Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing, turned slightly to the right, holding a spear with his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORA - AVςЧ B / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 14a. MIB 10. SB 1157. Portrait of fine style. Minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. Sardes. Time of Darios I to Xerxes I, Circa 505-480 BC. Siglos (Silver, 14 mm, 5.30 g). Persian king or hero, with quiver at his shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, drawing his bow. Rev. Rectangular incuse punch. BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 23-24. Carradice Type II, pl. XI, 12. Deeply toned. Banker's mark, otherwise, good fine.