Constans II (Constantine), Silver, Hexagram, Constantinople, 667-668
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing chlamys and helmet with plume. Globus cruciger in right hand.
[VIC]TORI - [V ]
Reverse
Constantine IV in center, Herakleios at right, and Tiberios (infant) at left, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II with long beard wearing chlamys and helmet with plume. Globus cruciger in right hand.
[VIC]TORI - [V ]
Reverse
Constantine IV in center, Herakleios at right, and Tiberios (infant) at left, each wearing chlamys and crown with cross and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
| Accession number | BZC.2015.003 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
| Date of Reign | 641–668 |
| Associated Authority | Constantine IV Herakleios (son of Constans II) Tiberios (son of Constans II) |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Hexagram |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 667 – 668 |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Weight | 6.65 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Condition | VF |
Acquisition History
Roma Numismatics Auction 9, 22 March 2015, 905.
Commentary
Fourth specimen known of this type, which is missing from reference books. Others have appeared at auction: Nomos 9, 21 October 2014, no. 320; Rauch 96, 10 December 2014, no. 647; and Gorny and Mosch 228, 9 March 20156, no. 756. It corresponds to class VII of the solidus (DOC 2.2:434–35, no. 42; MIB 3:240–41, nos. 39–42), which Grierson dated to 663–668. Hahn (MIB 3:125 and Prägetabelle V) prefers 667–668 because of its rarity. This dating seems plausible.