Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1158

Byzantine coin of Constantine IV, 668-685. Obverse: bust of Constantine IV, facing forwards; he wears a helmet. Reverse: large ‘E’. Coin has been poorly overstruck, and there are inscriptions belonging to a previous coin on the reverse.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 40; Sear# 1184.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 668 and 673
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1158