Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 662?-667?
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet in front and plume behind. At right, frontal bust of Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and similar crown without plume. Cross between their heads.
NCON-N
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios to left, smaller Tiberios to right, both beardless and standing. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross.
VICTORI--VE
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet in front and plume behind. At right, frontal bust of Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and similar crown without plume. Cross between their heads.
NCON-N
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps. Herakleios to left, smaller Tiberios to right, both beardless and standing. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross.
VICTORI--VE
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.52 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Constantinople |
| Date | 662? – 667? |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.37 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 September 1969
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class VIa.
Cf. DOC 2.2:431, no. 30d (with officina Δ).
MIB 3:239–40, no. 31 (B).