Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/987

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: bust of Heraclius, facing front; he wears a plumed helmet; to left, he holds a cross; to right, he holds a shield; to left, it says ‘hRACLI’; to right, ‘PERPAVC’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘II’; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’; in exergue, ‘KYZ’.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 168; Sear# 839.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Belkis, Cyzicus

  • Creation Date between 611 and 612
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/0987