Constantine IV, Fine Style Gold Solidus. a fanfare of regal trumpets

a fanfare of regal trumpets with the inscription 'VIVAT REGINA' and the dates 1926 and 2006

Sixpenny Groat

Naismith C57

thymiaterion in front

skilfully adapted from an etching by Bohemian artist Wenceslaus Hollar

Constantine IV, Fine Style Gold Solidus. a fanfare of regal trumpetsConstantine IV, Pogonatus (668 685), fine style gold Solidus, Constantinople, officina A or H, PCONSJ A NS PP A, helmeted fine style bust, facing three quarters right, holding spear and shield, rev. VICTORIA AVC A or H, cross potent on three steps; in exergue, CONOB, 4. 38g, 6h (S 1157; MIB 10). Mark to edge at 2 o'clock, otherwise about extremely fine.