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.

  • 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