Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1059

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: bust of Heraclius, facing front, wearing crown with cross; to left, inscription says ‘ERAC’; to right, ‘IOPPA’. Reverse: two busts, facing front; to left, Heraclius Constantine, wearing crown and chlamys; to right, Empress Martina, wearing robes, crown, and long pendilia.

  • History Of Use

    “Half Siliqua” (denomination); DO# 233; Sear # 871.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material silver metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.1 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Carthage

  • Creation Date between 614 and 641
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3095/1059