Coin Item Number: 3095/1149 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: bust of Constans II, facing forwards; he wears a crown with cross; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says 'AN'. Reverse: large cross; to left and right, ‘V’.
History Of Use
"Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 141; Sear# 1064.
Item History
- Made in Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia between 643 and 647
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1149
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
When
- Creation Date
- between 643 and 647
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1149