Hexagram - Constans II
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantine Empire
(Byzantine states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Constans II (641-668)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 641-651 |
| Value | 1 Hexagram (1⁄12) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.66 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 95754 |
| References | BCV# 989-992 David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Obverse
Bust facing, with short or medium length beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross on globe
Lettering: dN CONSTANTINUS PP AV
Reverse
Cross potent on globe on three steps
Lettering: dEUS AdIUTA ROMANIS
Mint
Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (476-1923)Comments
Four subtypes are identified by the length of beard and other features:
BCV 989 (641-647) - Beardless:
© Leu Numismatik
BCV 990 (647-648) - A thin interrupted/dotted beard:
Numismatik Naumann
BCV 991 (647-651) - Medium length beard (main photos)
BCV 992 (647-651) - SImilar to previous, but with letter B in field:
© Leu Numismatik
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (641-647) | BCV# 989David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
No beard | 7% | ||||||||||||
| ND (647-648) | BCV# 990David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Thin, tufted (dotted) beard | 7% | ||||||||||||
| ND (647-651) | 
|
$ 34 | $ 53 | BCV# 991David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
Medium length beard | 93% | |||||||||
| ND (647-651) | BCV# 992David R. Sear. Byzantine coins and their values. London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). |
With B in field | 0% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 85
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 94 Lot 1755 
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30 Aug 2023 | ND (647-651) – BCV# 991 – Medium length beard | VF |
USD 33.67
(EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 120 Lot 81
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13 Apr 2024 | ND (647-651) – BCV# 991 – Medium length beard | F |
USD 89.40
(EUR 77.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 94 Lot 1756
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30 Aug 2023 | ND (647-651) – BCV# 991 – Medium length beard | F |
USD 33.67
(EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
 |
Katz Auction 94 Lot 1754
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30 Aug 2023 | ND (647-651) – BCV# 991 – Medium length beard | F |
USD 33.67
(EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | ||||||
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