Coin Item Number: 3095/1217 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy between 683 and 684
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1217
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 683 and 684
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1217