Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1162

Byzantine coin of Constantine IV, 668-685. Obverse: bust of Constantine IV, facing forwards with his head turned slightly to the right; he wears a helmet with plume, a cuirass, and holds a spear behind his back. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, cross; to right, ‘K’.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 39; Sear# 1183.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 674 and 685
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1162