Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius, 641-668, Solidus

Constans II, with Constantine IV, Heraclius and Tiberius, Solidus, AU, 641-668, Constantinople. Weight: 4.48g, Diameter: 20mm. Obverse: Crowned busts of Constans II, with long beard, and beardless Constantine IV, both facing front, with Constans' hand on Constantine's shoulder. Reverse: VICTORIA AVςЧSTA; cross potent on three steps, flanked by Heraclius and Tiberius, both standing facing, holding globus cruciger and wearing a chlamys. Sharply struck with uniform details and well-preserved surfaces. Reference: Sear 964.

The solidus featuring Constans II and his son Constantine IV reflects the transitionary period of the Byzantine Empire during the 7th century, marked by both internal challenges and external threats. Constans II's reign saw attempts to consolidate imperial power and manage the threat of the Islamic Caliphate. The depiction of Constans alongside his son and co-emperors symbolizes the continuity and stability sought during his reign. This coin serves as a tangible representation of the complex dynastic and political elements of the Byzantine Empire during this tumultuous period.