Solidus 668/669. Officina I.
Obv. (DN) CONSTA - TIN×S C COS Crowned bust in chlamys facing. Globus cruciger in r. hand.
Rev. VICTORI - A AVG× I Cross potent on three steps between standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius facing. Both crowned, in chlamys and with globus cruciger. CONOB beneath.
Sear 1147. DOC 1c. MIB 1B.
4.44 g. Rare, only 5 in auctions in the past 10 years.. Almost extremely fine.
A very short-lived issue from the autumn of 668 to the beginning of 669. The obverse was replaced with the emperor wearing helmet, spear and shield, akin to the late Roman solidi.
Ex Auction Münzzentrum 77. Cologne 1994. Lot 1149.