Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/942

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

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 89-96; Sear# 806.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 615 and 624
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0942