Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1120

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 ‘XX’. 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.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 83-86; Sear# 1011.


  • 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 660 and 665
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1120