Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/986

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two rulers standing and facing front; Heraclius is on the left; Heraclius Constantine, his son, is on the right; each wears a crown with a cross and holds a globus cruciger in their right hand; between their heads, there is a cross; to left, inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘AN[NO]’ in a vertical position; to far left, ‘FOCA’; to right, ‘III’ in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’; in exergue, there are multiple illegible inscriptions. This coin has been overstruck, perhaps several times, causing confusion on both sides.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 76; Sear# 805.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date during 613
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0986