Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1058

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two busts, facing forwards, each wearing a crown; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; there is a cross between their heads; to left, it says ‘AC’; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large ‘XX’; above, cross; in exergue, ‘ROM’.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); DO# 261; Sear# 889.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Rome

  • Creation Date between 613 and 620
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1058