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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Voulgaroktonou, post: 3372655, member: 84047&quot;]Here&#039;s an important, but partial, ceremonial silver miliaresion of Constantine IV, Constantinople, 668 AD. 2.88 gr. 20.8 mm. 7hr. This obverse bust type, with the emperor crowned, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger, corresponds to that of Class I of the solidus. The only published specimens of C. IV ceremonial silver depict an armored and helmeted bust, holding a spear and shield. There are two varities of this type, one with a beardless bust, the other, with a bearded portrait.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]894497[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Several years ago I acquired an example of the bearded type: Constantinople, 674-85 AD. Sear 1165; Hahn 61; DO 20. Ex CNG 106, lot 876. 4.42 gr. 21.3 mm. 6 hr. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]894498[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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