Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1173
Byzantine coin of Constantine IV, 668-685. Obverse: bust of Constantine IV, facing forwards, wearing a helmet and cuirass; he holds a spear behind his back; to right, he holds a shield; to right, there is also a ‘K’. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘CON’ in a triangular formation; above, cross; beneath, ‘B’.
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History Of Use
"Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 36; Sear# 1180.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.6 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis
- Creation Date during 674
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1173