Constans II (Constantine), Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 643-644
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
DNCON-STΛTINP
Obverse
Frontal bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
DNCON-STΛTINP
Reverse
Cross potent on base and two steps.
VICTOR-IΒ
Exergue
CONOB
Accession number | BZC.2015.017 |
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Ruler | Constans II (Constantine) |
Date of Reign | 641–668 |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Solidus |
Mint | Carthage |
Date | 643 – 644 |
Diameter | 11.0 mm |
Weight | 4.4 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Elsen sale 125, 13 June 2015, no. 670. From the Henri Pottier collection
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.2:468, no. 107.2. Different caesura on reverse legend.
MIB 3:242, no. 56 (B).