Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1103
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with long beard; he wears military dress and a helmet with plume; to left, he holds a long cross; to left, inscription says ‘[I]Θ’. Reverse: three standing figures, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross; all hold a globus cruciger in their right hands; these are Constans II’s sons, Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius.
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History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 82; Sear# 1011.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.3 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 659 and 660
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1103