Constans II (Constantine), Silver, Miliarense, Constantinople, 659-668
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard and wearing chlamys and crown with cross in front and plume behind. At right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown without plume. Cross between their heads. No inscription.
Obverse
At left, frontal bust of Constans II with long beard and wearing chlamys and crown with cross in front and plume behind. At right, Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown without plume. Cross between their heads. No inscription.
Reverse
Cross potent on base above globus and three steps between two palms.
Accession number | BZC.2014.004 |
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Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
Date of Reign | 641–668 |
Associated Authority | Constantine IV |
Metal | Silver |
Denomination | Miliarense |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 659 – 668 |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Weight | 3.94 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Baldwin's Summer List 2014.
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.2:437, no. (47) (citing BMC 89 and Tolstoï 269). MIB 3:246, no. 141, cites these, plus one in Birmingham and hoard of Zemianskí Vrbovok 1–16 (cf. P. Radoměrský, “Byzantské mince z pokladu v Zemianském Vrbovku.” Památky Archeologické 44 [1953]: 143–60).