Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1167
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 right, ‘K’; in exergue, ‘C[O]N’.
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History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 39; Sear# 1183.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 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 3095/1167