Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constans II, Constantine IV, Tiberius and Heraclius, 663 – 668
Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Constans II, Constantine IV, Tiberius an
Year
663 – 668
Rulers
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
, Constantine IV Pogonatos
(654–685)
, Tiberius
(659–681)
, Heraclius
(659–681)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.41
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Constans II, Constantine IV, Tiberius an from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 663 to 668. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.41 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Constans II facing, with long beard and moustache, wearing chlamys and plumed crown, holding globus cruciger on right hand. Lettering ending by officina mark. (Victoria Augu (-sti) : "Victory of the August".)
- Reverse
- Constantinus IV at centre, Heraclius at right, Tiberius at left; all three, standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger, holding on right hand a globus cruciger. Mintmark in exergue.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (663-668) H | — | Constantinopolis, 8th officina - DOC# 40b | ||
| ND (663-668) I | — | Constantinopolis, 10th officina - DOC# 40d | ||
| ND (663-668) Γ | — | Constantinopolis, 3rd officina - DOC# 40a | ||
| ND (663-668) Θ | — | Constantinopolis, 9th officina - DOC# 40c |
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