Coin Item Number: 3095/1125 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards, with long beard; he wears military dress and a helmet; to left, he holds a long cross; to left, inscription says ‘X’; to right, ‘MB’ in a vertical position. Reverse: three standing figures, each wearing chlamys; all hold a globus cruciger in their right hands; these are Constans II’s sons, Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius.
History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 83-86; Sear# 1011.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 660 and 665
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1125
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 660 and 665
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1125