Constans II (Constantine), Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 665/666
Obverse
At left, standing Constans II with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross and holding long cross in right hand, left hand on hip. At right, standing Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads. X|X|E in right field.
Reverse
M with cross above, Herakleios to left, Tiberios to right, and below. Both figures are standing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
At left, standing Constans II with long beard, wearing cuirass and crown with cross and holding long cross in right hand, left hand on hip. At right, standing Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads. X|X|E in right field.
Reverse
M with cross above, Herakleios to left, Tiberios to right, and below. Both figures are standing, wearing chlamys and crown with cross, and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1972.42 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
| Date of Reign | 641–668 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine IV Herakleios (son of Constans II) Tiberios (son of Constans II) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 665/666 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Schulman, list 203, no. 628, 5 December 1972
Commentary
This coin is a follis of Class 10.
Cf. DOC 2.2:458, no. (87a) (no ).
MIB 3:251, no. 176a (A).