Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1142
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with short beard; to left, he holds a globus cruciger. Reverse: large cross potent atop a globe; beneath, three steps; to left and right, inscription says ‘[dE]ϤSA[diϤ]TA[ROM]ANIS’.
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History Of Use
“Hexagram” (denomination); DO# 50; Sear# 991.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material silver metal
- Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.3 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date between 647 and 651
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3095/1142