Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius, AE Follis, Constantinopolis, RY 19 = 659/60 AD

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Byzantine, Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius, 641-668, AE Follis (bronze, 2.1g, 23mm), Constantinopolis, RY 19 = 659/60 AD
Obv: Constans II standing facing, in military attire, wearing long beard and plumet helmet, holding long cross with his right hand and placing his left on his hip; to left, I/Θ, to right, cross and M
Rev: Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger in right hand
Ref: DOC 82g; MIB 175; SB 1011 Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: This follisollis highlights Constans II’s military authority during a turbulent period of Byzantine-Arab conflicts. The reverse shows his sons,Constantine IV, Heraclius, and Tiberius, crowned and holding globus cruciger, emphasizing dynastic continuity and the emperor’s efforts to project both military and spiritual legitimacy across the empire.