Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1013

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two standing figures; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; both wear crown with cross; between their heads, there is another cross; inscriptions are illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘Ϛ’; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’; exergue is illegible (perhaps ‘SELISϤ’?).

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 179; Sear# 844.


  • 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 Silifke, Seleucia

  • Creation Date between 615 and 616
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1013