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Constantine IV Pogonatus, 668-685. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, 681-685. PO CNS-TA-NЧS PP A 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. VICTORA - AVςЧ B / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 14a. MIB 10. SB 1157. Portrait of fine style. Minor flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

ISLAMIC WEIGHTS, Ottoman. Circa 14-16th century. (Bronze, 152.5 mm, 522.00 g), 1/2 Okka weight = 200 Dirham. Decorated ring weight with floral ornaments; three holes, probably later added for weight adjustment. Cf. Kürkman, 'Anatolian Weights and Measaures', no. 120/121.