Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/963

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two standing figures; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; Heraclius Constantine holds a globus cruciger in his right hand; between their heads, there is a cross; inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘[A]NN[O]’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘X’; beneath, ‘B’; in exergue, ‘CON’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); Sear# 805.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 3.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 619 and 620
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0963