Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV, 654 – 659
VICTORIA AVGU; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV
Year
654 – 659
Rulers
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
, Constantine IV Pogonatos
(654–685)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 654 to 659. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing busts of Constans, with long beard on left, and Constantine, beardless, on right, both wearing chlamys; cross between their heads.
- Reverse
- "VICTORIA AVGU" and officina letter, cross potent on three steps; mintmark "CONOB".
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (654-659) | — | BCV 959 - CONOB | ||
| ND (654-659) | — | BCV 960 - CONOBI | ||
| ND (654-659) | — | BCV 961 - CONOB+ |
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