Byzantine Empire Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV, 659 – 668
VICTORIA AVG; 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
659 – 668
Rulers
Constans II the Bearded
(641–668)
, Constantine IV Pogonatos
(654–685)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.42
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Constans II and Constantine IV from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 659 to 668. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.42 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. (Our Lord Constans)
- Reverse
- Long cross on globe flanked by standing figures of Heraclius, on l. and Tiberius on r., each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger (Victoria Augusiti. To the victory of the August.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (659-668) CONOB H | — | Constantinopolis, 8th officina |
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