Constans II AU Tremissis – VICTORIA AVςЧS

Byzantine Gold Tremissis of Constans II

Obv: d N CONSTAN-TINЧS P P AV, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans to right.

Rev: VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter (θ), cross potent on three steps; PTh monogram in right field; mintmark CONOB

641-668 AD. · Constantinople Mint · SB 984

1.4g · 16mm

The semissis and tremissis have the same legends and types as those of Constantine IV. No definite distinction can be made between them, but as a general rule those of Constans are better engraved and of neater production, whilst those of his son tend to be of cruder style, lower relief and inferior workmanship.