© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
Solidus - Constans II, Constantine IV, Tiberius and Heraclius Constantinopolis ND
| Gold | 4.41 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans II the Bearded (641-668) Constantine IV Pogonatos (654-685) Tiberius (659-681) Heraclius (659-681) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 663-668 |
| Value | 1 Solidus |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Constantinus IV at centre, Heraclius at right, Tiberius at left; all three, standing facing, wearing chlamys and crown cruciger, holding on right hand a globus cruciger.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONOB
Unabridged legend: Constantinopolis Obryzum
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of four Byzantine emperors: Constans II, Constantine IV, Tiberius, and Heraclius. This is unusual because Byzantine coins typically featured only one emperor per coin. The fact that four emperors are depicted on this coin may indicate that it was issued during a time of political instability or power sharing within the Byzantine Empire.
