Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1051

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two rulers standing and facing front; Heraclius is on the left; Heraclius Constantine, his son, is on the right; each wears a crown with a cross; between their heads, there is another cross; this type of coin has no inscriptions. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XϚIII’ in a vertical position; in exergue, ‘CAT’.

  • History Of Use

    "Decanummium" (denomination); DO# 259; Sear# 886.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 1.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Catania

  • Creation Date between 628 and 629
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/1051