Coin of Constantine IV | Harvard Art Museums

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1951.31.4.1002
People: Constantine IV, Byzantine (r. 668-685)
Title: Coin of Constantine IV
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 683-684 CE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period: Byzantine period, Early
Culture: Byzantine
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/75199

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Bronze

Metal

AE

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

14.61 g

Denomination

follis

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: ]INYSP
Reverse Inscription: Large "M". To l., ANNO (downwards). To r., XXX (downwards). In ex., CON. Beneath, E.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: DOC 2.2, 32b.2 (p. 539)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year: 1951
Object Number: 1951.31.4.1002
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Bust 3/4 facing, bearded, wearing cuirass and helmet with plume and diadem, the ties of which are visible to l. In r. hand, spear held behind head; on l. shoulder, shield with horseman device.
Rev.: M. Above, cross.

Verification Level

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