Constans II, AE Follis, Constantinople, AD 641-668

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Byzantine, Constans II, AE Follis (bronze, 6g, 25mm), Constantinople, AD 641-668
Obv: . IҺPER COҺS; Bust of Constans II facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand
Rev: Large M between ANA and II/I; Γ below, NЄOϚ in exergue
Ref: SB 1004 Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: This follis shows the emperor facing, beardless, crowned and draped, holding a globus cruciger, a clear emblem of Christian imperial authority. The reverse’s large M between ANA and II/I indicates its value of 40 nummi, reflecting the organized Byzantine monetary system amid the challenges of wars and internal unrest. A modest bronze, yet a testament to the emperor’s authority and the resilience of Byzantium in the 7th century.