THE OBVERSE
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DenominationSolidus
Country / EmpireByzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)
Obverse DesignBust of Emperor Constantine IV, typically facing forward, bearded, wearing a crown and chlamys, holding a globus cruciger. Inscriptions often include D N CONSTANTINVS P P AVG.
Reverse DesignStanding figure of Emperor Constantine IV, often holding a long cross and globus cruciger, or a cross on steps. Inscriptions often include VICTORIA AVGV.

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