Roman Solidus Gold Coin? Help Identification

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hoosiergator Valued Member 204 Posts	Posted 01/26/2016 01:04 am I have a good friend who inherited a set of ancients. This was wrapped up in a box. It is way beyond my back ground to be much help. Can somebody identify this gold coin with some more detail? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

arnoldoe Valued Member Canada 266 Posts	Posted 01/26/2016 01:29 am Its A Solidus of Constantine IV It Listed in David Sears Book byzantine coins and their values as - I think -- Sear 1156 Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius. 668-685. AV Solidus. Constantinople mint,. Struck circa 674-681. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif / Cross potent on three steps; Heraclius and Tiberius, each holding long cross, standing facing to either side; SB 1156. Looks to be in really good condition and is probably real. Report this Post to the Staff
hoosiergator Valued Member 204 Posts	Posted 01/26/2016 01:35 am That was fast! May I ask what the general value is? Report this Post to the Staff
arnoldoe Valued Member Canada 266 Posts	Posted 01/26/2016 01:53 am here are some that sold recently at auction to compare prices http://www.coinarchives.com/a/resul...&results=100 Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/26/2016 07:32 am The coin looks genuine. Can you provide a size and weight though? This one has the helmet with the frontal plume so I believe it is Sear #1154. Report this Post to the Staff
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