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’.

  • 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