Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV 
Imitative Solidus (4.32 g, 6h). Ancient imitation of Constantinople 
mint issue of 674-681. 

Helmeted and diademed facing bust, holding spear and shield.
Cross potent on three steps between Heraclius and Tiberius 
standing facing, both crowned, wearing chlamys, and holding 
cross on globe.
mintmark CONOB.

Imitating SB 1154; DOC 8; MIB 7a. 
Reportedly found near Palmyra.

Ex Khristov Collection. Ex CN 50 (23 June 1999), lot 1812.

Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1148. 16 September 2009. 
Sold For $750. 
with permission of cngcoins.com.

(I normally do not add ancient imitations, but I simply had 
to add this one because of the face!)