Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1014

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two standing figures; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; both wear crown with cross; to left, inscription is illegible; to right, it says ‘CLIhbE’, which is most likely blundered. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘AИИO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘Ϛ’; above, ‘P’ within a cross; beneath, ‘Δ’; in exergue, ‘[SEL]ISϤ’.

  • History Of Use

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


  • 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 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 3095/1014