1 Solidus, Byzantine Empire, 641 - 668

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One (1) solidus coin, Constans II

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Byzantine Empire, 641 - 668

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Constans II facing forward with long beard and moustache, wearing plumed helmet ornamented with cross, holding cross on globe.

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Obverse Text : VICTORIA / AVGU

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Reverse Image: Constantine IV, in center, Heraclius on right and Tiberius on left, all standing facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger.

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Reverse Text: CONOB

Date Made: 641 - 668

Maker: Constans II Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, ByzantiumCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Byzantine Coins, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.5821Catalog Number: 68.159.5821Accession Number: 283645

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .11 cm x 2.07 cm; 1/32 in x 13/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-15f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251837

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