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Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius, 668-685. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 3.73 g, 6 h), Ravenna, dated indiction year I = 10 = 671/2. D N CONCT-A-NTINI Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing front, holding a spear with his right hand and with a shield decorated with a horseman over his left shoulder . Rev. VICTORA A-VςЧ I / CONOB Cross potent, on base and three steps, between Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, standing facing and each holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. DOC-. MIB 54 var. (pellet after the officina). SB 1221 var. (pellet after the officina). Very rare, and seemingly unpublished. Clear and toned. Slightly clipped and with a minor mark on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

Michael VII Ducas, 1071-1078. 2/3 Miliaresion (Silver, 20.5 mm, 1.07 g, 6 h), Constantinople mint. HP ΘV Nimbate facing bust of the Theotokos with nimbate facing bust of the Holy Infant on her breast. Rev. +/ ΘKЄRO / MIXAHΛ / ΔЄCΠOTH/Tω ΔOV / KA in five lines. DOC 8. SB 1876. Granular surfaces, flan break on obverse, otherwise, very fine.