Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV, 661 – 663
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
661 – 663
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
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 661 to 663. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- To left, facing bust of Constans II, with long beard, wearing chlamys and crown with cross and plume; to right, facing bust of Constantine IV, beardless, wearing chlamys and crown with cross; between both heads, a small cross.
- Reverse
- Long cross potent on base and three steps; Heraclius to left and smaller Tiberius to right, both standing facing and beardless, both wearing chlamys and with crown with cross, each holding a globus cruciger in right hand. (Victoria Augusiti.To the victory of the August.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (661-663) CONOBΘ | — | Constantinopolis, 9th officina |
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