Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1180

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 and holds a spear behind his back; to right, he holds a shield; to left, inscription says ‘CO’; to right, ‘M’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to right, ‘[X]XX’; beneath, ‘Γ’; in exergue, ‘CON.’

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 32; Sear# 1177.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 683 and 684
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1180