Art Institute of Chicago
Solidus (Coin) of Constantine IV Pogonatus
Byzantine
- Date
- 670-680
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Byzantine Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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