Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with long beard; to right, ‘M’ with cross above; beneath, there is a circular punch, which is approximately 1cm in diameter; within the circular punch, there is a monogram. Reverse: three standing figures, all wearing a chlamys and holding a globus cruciger in their right hands; these are all sons of Constans II, namely Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius. Monogram on obverse corresponds to number 35 in Sear catalogue. This coin is an example of a coin being countermarked.

• History Of Use

  "Follis" (denomination); DO# 82-86; Sear# 1011.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Byzantine
• Material bronze metal
• Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.5 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 659 and 665
• Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
• Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3095/1137