Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1001

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: bust of Heraclius, wearing crown with cross; he is beardless, unlike most coins from his reign; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘ONT’. Reverse: large ‘V’; to left and right, stars; above and beneath stars, pellets; above ‘V’, cross.

  • History Of Use

    “Pentanummium” (denomination); DO# 239; Sear# 880.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Carthage

  • Creation Date between 610 and 641
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1001