Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/941

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: three rulers standing and facing front; Heraclius is in the middle; to his left, Empress Martina; to his right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; all wear crowns with crosses and all hold globus crucigers in their right hands; to the left and right of Heraclius’ head, there are more crosses; this type of coin has no inscriptions. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘Ϛ’; above, cross; beneath, ‘B’; in exergue, ‘CON’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 89; Sear# 806.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 615 and 616
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0941