Solidus (Coin) of Constans II and Constantine IV

Art Institute of Chicago

Solidus (Coin) of Constans II and Constantine IV

Byzantine, minted in Constantinople

Date
659-668
Medium
Gold
Culture
Byzantine Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperors Constans II & Constantine IV, facing forward and crowned with a cross. On the back (reverse), a cross is depicted on top of two steps.

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