Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1031

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: bust of Heraclius, facing front; he wears a crown with cross; to left, inscription says ‘Y…hER’; to right, ‘CCΛ’. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘[A]N[NO]’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘III’ in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, ‘E’; in exergue, ‘CO[N]’. This coin has been overstruck, causing confusion on both sides.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 71; Sear# 804.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 612 and 613
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1031