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Byzantine Empire. Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685). AV Solidus (20mm, 4.46g, 6h). Mint: Constantinople. Obv: [D N CONS]T-[A]NI[ЧS P P] Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine IV facing, turned slightly to the right, holding a spear with his right hand and with a shield decorated with a horseman over his left shoulder Rev: VICTO[RIA A-VςЧ] / CONOB Cross potent, on base and three steps, between Heraclius, on left, and Tiberius, on right, standing facing and each holding a globus cruciger in his right hand Ref: DOC 6b. MIB 4c. Sb 1153 Near EF. Flat strike, Graffiti, Clipped. Constantine IV ruled at a pivotal moment for Byzantium, repelling the first Arab siege of Constantinople (674–678) using Greek fire. His solidus depicts him flanked by his brothers Heraclius and Tiberius, whom he later had mutilated to prevent dynastic rivalry, consolidating sole rule and preserving the empire's core territories. All coins guaranteed for life. (301) 542-4840