Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 659-662?
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger. At right, bust of Constantine IV, beardless, wearing crown with cross.
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Reverse
Tall cross on globe with P below, frontal bust of Herakleios at left, and frontal bust of Tiberios at right. Both emperors are beardless, wearing crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger. At right, bust of Constantine IV, beardless, wearing crown with cross.
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Reverse
Tall cross on globe with P below, frontal bust of Herakleios at left, and frontal bust of Tiberios at right. Both emperors are beardless, wearing crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
| Accession number | BZC.1968.18 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.2:473, no. (125) |
| Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
| Date of Reign | 641–668 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine IV Herakleios (son of Constans II) Tiberios (son of Constans II) |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 659 – 662? |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from J. Florange [N. Kapamadji], 31 October 1968
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class V.
MIB 3:243, no. 72.