Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards; he wears a crown with a cross; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘COhST’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANA’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘II’ or ‘III’; above, cross and ‘XX’; beneath, ‘E’; in exergue, ‘T…’. This coin has been overstruck, causing confusion on the reverse.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 5 (Heraclonas section); Sear# 1104.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.9 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Herman
• Received from David Herman

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• Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

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• Creation Date between 642 and 644
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1132