Ancient Coins and Numismatic Books

Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius, Solidus, Syracuse, c. 669, dN CONT - ANYS 9, beardless facing bust with long hair, wearing helmet and cuirass and holding spear, rev. VICTO INV Γ, cross potent on four steps between Heraclius and Tiberius, CONON in exergue, 4.74g/6h (MIB –; Spahr –; Anastasi –; Sear –). Extremely fine; unpublished and believed the only known specimen £4,000-5,000

This previously unpublished coin fills the gap between Syracusan issues MIB 32 and MIB 33, and corresponds to the Constantinopolitan issue of 669, MIB 4