Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1064
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with long beard; he wears a plumed helmet with a cross; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to right, 'K'. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, bust of Heraclius; to right, bust of Tiberius; above, bust of Constans IV; all three are sons of Constans II; Heraclius and Tiberius hold a globus cruciger in their right hands.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 88; Sear# 1013.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 666 and 668
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1064