Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 654-659
Obverse
Bust of Constans II with long beard at left. Bust of Constantine IV, beardless, at right. Each wears a chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Cross between their heads.
NCONSANINSCCONSI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORIA-AVB
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Bust of Constans II with long beard at left. Bust of Constantine IV, beardless, at right. Each wears a chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Cross between their heads.
NCONSANINSCCONSI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORIA-AVB
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.50 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.2:427, no. (25f) |
| Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
| Date of Reign | 641–668 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine IV |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 654 – 659 |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 September 1969
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IVa. Neither Grierson nor Hahn (DOC class IV; MIB 3:238–39, nos. 26–28) distinguishes between the coins in this issue with a small figure of Constantine IV as a child and those on which he is depicted as older, e.g., DOC 2.2: no. 28g, and this one.
MIB 3:238–39, no. 26 (S) (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).