Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3095/1102

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two standing figures, facing forwards; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; Heraclius is wearing military dress and he holds a long cross; Heraclius Constantine is wearing a chlamys and he holds a globus cruciger; both wear a crown with cross; between their heads, there is another cross. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position; to right, ‘XXϤ’ in a vertical position; above, monogram; beneath, ‘E’; in exergue, ‘CON’. Monogram corresponds to number 21 in Sear catalogue.

  • History Of Use

    "Follis" (denomination); DO# 112; Sear# 810.


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.8 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Herman
  • Received from David Herman

  • Made in Istanbul, Constantinopolis

  • Creation Date between 634 and 635
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3095/1102