Coin Item Number: 3095/1118 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 a helmet; to left, he holds a globus cruciger. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, bust of Heraclius; above, bust of Constantine IV; to right, bust of Tiberius; these are all sons of Constans II; they all wear a chlamys, have a crown with cross, and hold a globus cruciger in their right hands.
History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 88; Sear# 1013.
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between 666 and 668
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1118
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.2 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 666 and 668
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1118