Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 642
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing chlamys with tablion ornamented with four pellets and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ΝCΟΝSΝ-ΙΝSΡΡV
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing chlamys with tablion ornamented with four pellets and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ΝCΟΝSΝ-ΙΝSΡΡV
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-V
Exergue
CONOB
Accession number | BZC.1968.2 |
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Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
Date of Reign | 641–668 |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Solidus |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 642 |
Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Weight | 4.47 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Maison Platt (Paris), 17 January 1968
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.2:395, no. 1a with officina Γ. Grierson did not include this specimen in the catalogue because the plates had already been completed and he did not want to publish it unless it could be illustrated. The tentative attribution of a series of coins to Heraklonas by Grierson is generally rejected. They are now given back to Constans II. See discussion in MIB 3:87–88, 123.
MIB 3:235, no. 3 (as a coin of Constans II)