Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Semissis, Syracuse, 641-648
Obverse
Bust of Constans II, beardless, facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
ΝCΟΝSΝ-ΙΝSΡΡV
Reverse
Cross potent on globe.
VICTORI-VΘ
Symbol
I in right field and pellet below.
Obverse
Bust of Constans II, beardless, facing right and wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
ΝCΟΝSΝ-ΙΝSΡΡV
Reverse
Cross potent on globe.
VICTORI-VΘ
Symbol
I in right field and pellet below.
| Accession number | BZC.1973.5 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
| Date of Reign | 641–668 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Semissis |
| Mint | Syracuse |
| Date | 641 – 648 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A.H. Baldwin's Selection, 17 April 1973, from Glendining sale of 11 April 1973, lot 278
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.2:491, no. (163) (only Θ with one pellet to right and Θ with three pellets to right recorded).
MIB 3:244, no. 97 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.], the only one for this combination of marks).