Coin Item Number: 3095/1740 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Constans II, 641-668. Obverse: two busts, standing and facing front; to left, Constans II; to right, Constantine IV, his son; Constans II has a crown with cross and holds a long cross; Constantine IV is much smaller and is slightly diagonal. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, bust of Heraclius, Constans II’s son; to right, bust of Tiberius, Constans II’s other son; each son has a crown with cross; above, monogram; in exergue, ‘SCL’.
History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 181 ?; Sear# 1110 ? Monogram corresponds to number 35 in Sear catalogue. Constantine IV on the obverse may be in a diagonal position because the coin was poorly stamped, or he could be an unknown figure from a previous coin, meaning the coin was overstruck.
Item History
- Made in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy between 659 and 668
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1740
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 659 and 668
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1740