Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1217

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 cuirass and holds a spear behind his back; to right, he holds a shield. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘ANN[O]’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XX[X]’ in a vertical position; above, cross; exergue is illegible, but it most likely says ‘[RAB]’.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 93; Sear# 1241.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Ravenna

  • 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 3095/1217