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Constantine IV Pogonatus, 15 July 668 - 10 July 685 A.D.
Joint rule with Constans II (his father), 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D., and Heraclius and Tiberius (his brothers), 2 June 659 - autumn 681 A.D. Constantine IV Pogonatus should be credited with saving Europe from Muslim conquest. Beginning in 674, the great siege of Constantinople, by the caliph Muawiyah I, lasted four years. The newly invented famous "Greek Fire" made the city impregnable and the Arabs were forced to retreat. In 681 he deposed his two brothers. He was succeeded by his 16-year-old son Justinian II.
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David R. Sear.SH19040. Gold solidus, SBCV 963; Hahn MIB 30; DOC II-2 29 (officina not listed), EF, some double-striking on obverse, surface flaw in reverse field to left of cross, weight 4.466 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 225o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 659 - 661 A.D.; obverse d N CONSTANΓINo (sic), facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORI-A A-VGU Δ + CoNoB, cross on globus between facing figures of Heraclius (left) and Tiberius, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger; from the Woolslayer Collection; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
In 663, Constans II visited Rome for twelve days - the only emperor to set foot in Rome for two centuries! He was received with great honor by pope Vitalian. Constans II gave the order to strip buildings, including the Pantheon, of their ornaments to be carried back to Constantinople.SH76120. Gold solidus, DOC II-2 30, Hahn MIB 31, Sommer 12.23, SBCV 964, EF, well centered on a crowded flan, better than average strike but with small weak areas, weight 4.355 g, maximum diameter 19.6 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse d N CONSTANTI (or similar, blundered fragmentary legend), facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGY (victory of the Emperor) [officina number mostly off flan], cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius standing facing, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger in right, CONOB in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
In 663, Constans II launched an assault against the Duchy of Benevento (Southern Italy). Taking advantage of the fact that Lombard king Grimoald I was engaged against Frankish forces from Neustria, Constans disembarked at Taranto and besieged Luceria and Benevento.SH76121. Gold solidus, Morrisson BnF 13/Cp/AV/64; Wroth BMC 61; Tolstoi 298; DOC II-2 36a (not in the coll., refs. W. & T.); Hahn MIB 34; SBCV 969; Ratto -; Sommer -, EF, well centered on a tight flan, weight 4.498 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180o, 5th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse D N COI-N (blundered fragmentary legend), facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGY E (victory of the Emperor, 5th officina), cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius standing facing, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger in right, CONOBΘ in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
Certificate of Authenticity issued by David R. Sear.
SH18999. Gold solidus, DOC II-2 30g, Morrisson BnF 13/Cp/AV/61, Wroth BMC 58, Tolstoi 304, Ratto 1606, Sommer 12.23, Hahn MIB 31, SBCV 964, EF, weight 4.493 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 225o, 8th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse d N CON-TA, facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGU H (victory of the Emperor, 8th officina), cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue; from the Woolslayer Collection; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
In 663, Constans II launched an assault against the Duchy of Benevento (Southern Italy). Taking advantage of the fact that Lombard king Grimoald I was engaged against Frankish forces from Neustria, Constans disembarked at Taranto and besieged Luceria and Benevento.SH76122. Gold solidus, Morrisson BnF 13/Cp/AV/64; Wroth BMC 61; Tolstoi 298; DOC II-2 36a (not in the coll., refs. W. & T.); Hahn MIB 34; SBCV 969; Ratto -; Sommer -, EF, some die wear, tight flan, weight 4.490 g, maximum diameter 19.7 mm, die axis 180o, 5th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse D N COT-NV- (blundered fragmentary legend), facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGY E (victory of the Emperor, 5th officina), cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius standing facing, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger in right, CONOBΘ in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
On 27 January 661, Ali ibn Abi-Talib, first Shi'a Imam and the fourth caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, was assassinated while at prayer at a shrine at Kufa (modern Iraq). According to Shia Islam, his son Hasan ibn Ali succeeded him as the second Imam. According to Sunni Islam, he was succeeded by Muawiyah I, who moved his seat of government to Damascus and founded the Umayyad Caliphate.SH69996. Gold solidus, DOC II-2 38b; SBCV 971; Wroth BMC 63; Tolstoi 310; Hahn MIB 37; Morrisson BnF -; Sommer -; Ratto -, EF, areas of weak strike, weight 4.332 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 225o, 9th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse [legend fragmentary], facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGU Θ (victory of the Emperor, 9th officina), cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius standing facing, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger in right, CONOBT in exergue; rare; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
During Constans' reign the Islamic State expanded very quickly, in no small part because Christians and Jews often aided the Islamic take over of their lands. The Byzantine and Persian Empires both had imposed heavy taxes to finance the Byzantine-Sassanid Wars. In new territories, the Islamic State maintained the existing Byzantine or Persian tax collection systems, but the taxes were lowered and free trade encouraged commerce. Jews and the Christians were also allowed to use their own laws and have their own judges.SH26638. Gold solidus, Wroth BMC 45; DOC II-2 25e (not in the collection, refs BMC); Tolstoi 244; Sommer 12.18; Hahn MIB 26; SBCV 959; Ratto -; Morrisson BnF -, EF, weight 4.299 g, maximum diameter 20.2 mm, die axis 180o, 5th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 654 - 659 A.D.; obverse d N CONSTANTINYS E CONSTAN, facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV (beardless) each wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGY E (victory of the Emperor, 5th officina), cross potent on three steps, CONOB in exergue; nicely centered, some weak legend; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
Shortly after Constans II was made co-emperor, his uncle Heraclonas was deposed, mutilated and banished. During his rule Egypt was permanently lost. He moved the capital to Syracuse, but this and his tyrannical behavior led to his assassination.SH26636. Gold solidus, Wroth BMC 40 - 41; DOC II-2 25b (not in the collection, refs BMC); Hahn MIB 26; Tolstoi 236; SBCV 959, aEF, weight 4.252 g, maximum diameter 19.6 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, 654 - 659 A.D.; obverse d N CONSTANTINuS E CONSTAN, facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV (beardless) each wearing crown and chlamys, cross between their heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGY B (victory of the Emperor, 2nd officina), cross potent on three steps, CONOB in exergue; well struck for the type; SOLD
Byzantine Empire, Constans II and Constantine IV, 13 April 654 - 15 July 668 A.D.
In 662, Constans II invaded south Italy.SH76119. Gold solidus, DOC II-2 30a; Morrisson BnF 13/Cp/AV/55; Wroth BMC 53; Tolstoi 285; Hahn MIB 31A; Sommer 12.23; SBCV 964, Ratto -, EF, weight 4.432 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 180o, 1sst officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, c. 661 - 663 A.D.; obverse [legend fragmentary], facing busts of Constans & Constantine IV, Constans wears plumed helmet, Constantine a helmet with cross, small cross between heads; reverse VICTORIA AVGU A (victory of the Emperor, 1st officina), cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius standing facing, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger in right, CONOB in exergue; scarce; SOLD
SH81685. Gold solidus, SBCV 1154, gVF, weight 4.390 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 180o, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, obverse d N A-NUS P (sic), hemeted and cuirassed bust facing, spear in right over shoulder, shield on left arm decorated with horseman; reverse VICTOA AVGU A CONOB, cross potent on three steps between Heraclius (left) and Tiberius, each wears crown and chlamys and holds globus cruciger; SOLD
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