Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1062

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two figures standing and facing front; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; Heraclius wears a crown with a cross. Reverse: large ‘K’; to left, ‘[A]NNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘Γ’; beneath, it is difficult to decipher, but collector’s envelope suggests ‘E’. This coin has been overstruck.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); Sear# 814 ?


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 610 and 641
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1062