Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1104

Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards; to left, he holds a globus cruciger. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, bust of Heraclius, Constans II’s son; above, bust of Constantine IV, another son of Constans II; both sons wear crown with cross and chlamys.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 88; Sear# 1013.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 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 3095/1104