Constans II; AE 20 Nummi, Carthage
Description:
Constans II (641 - 668 AD). AE 20 Nummi, Carthage mint 647/8-651/2 AD. DN CONSTANTINO; beardless bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger / Large cross, X-X across fields; CRTς in ex.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
5,12 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
DOC 140; SB 1057
Commentary:
good details, bronze patina with some reddish and green deposits
History:
In 646 AD Gregory, the Exarch of Africa, rebelled against the emperor Constans II and one year later 20.000 Arabs invaded the Exarchate plundering and killing the Gregory - thus marking the end of Byzantine domination in Africa.
Article Number:
004-04-06-44953