Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1140

Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with short beard; to left, he holds a mappa; to right, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, ‘S’. Reverse: large cross; to left, ‘CX’ in a vertical position, with a pellet in between; to right, ‘TX’ in a vertical position, also with a pellet in between; above, star.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 145; Sear# 1060.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Carthage

  • Creation Date between 647 and 659
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1140