Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1090

Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with long beard; he wears a crown with a cross; to right, ‘K’. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, ‘XXI’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘Δ’.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 97; Sear# 1021.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 661 and 662
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1090