Solidus with Busts of Constans II and Constantine IV (obverse)
659–661
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Solidus with Busts of Constans II and Constantine IV (obverse), 659–661. Byzantium, 7th century. Gold; diameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski 2012.22.a The emperor depicted on the left was also known as "Constantine the Bearded."
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Coins
- Formatted Medium
- gold
- Medium
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter (cut off and incomplete)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 2012.22.a
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 104 Late Antiquity
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