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’.

  • 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