Constans II (641–46)
Obverse
Bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing a crown with a cross and a chlamys. No epigraphy. Wreath border.
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse
Bust of Constans II, beardless, wearing a crown with a cross and a chlamys. No epigraphy. Wreath border.
Reverse
Blank.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.354 (formerly DO 47.2.354) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 6, no. 18.1. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Vol. 6, Emperors, Patriarchs of Constantinople, Addenda (Open in Zotero)
- Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whittemore Collection, Vol. 2, Phocas to Theodosius III (602–717) (Open in Zotero)
- Moneta Imperii Byzantini: Rekonstruktion des Prägeaufbaues auf synoptisch-tabellarischer Grundlage (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
In his unpublished catalogue of the Shaw Collection, Laurent identified the imperial bust on this seal as that of Constans II. On gold coins issued during the first five years of his reign (for example, DOC 2.2:1f.2; MIB 3: Prägetabelle 5, nos. 1–8) Constans II is shown without a beard and with facial features that closely resemble the figure depicted on this seal.