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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Solidus of Constans II
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Solidus of Constans II

Place CreatedCarthage, Tunisia
CultureByzantine
Date649-652 CE
MediumGold
Dimensions4.4 grams, 11 millimeters
Object numberX.0555
Label TextObverse: DN CONSTANTI (or similar abbreviation), with facing bust of Constans II with short beard, wearing chlamys and holding cruciger

Reverse: VICTORIA (with Greek letters to indicate year, not clearly legible), with cross potent on three steps

Mint Mark: CONOB, P in right field (Carthage)
Exhibition HistoryEast Asian Buddhism and the Christian Encounter, Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Pitts Theology Library, Fall 2025
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6