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.’
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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