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ID:     6217
Type:     Byzantine
Region:     BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Issuer:     Constans II
Date Ruled:     AD 641-668
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Light weight solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     A.D. c. 651 - April 654
Diameter:     19.4 mm
Weight:     4.25 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     DN CONSTATINYS PP AV
Obverse Description:     Bust facing with long beard and moustache, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AYGY A . * / CONOB+
Reverse Description:     Cross potent on three steps, * right, CONOB+ in exergue
Mint Mark:     CONOB+
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     SBCV 0978
Reference2:     Hahn 47
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=2906