Coin
MOA: University of British Columbia
3095/1789
Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two busts, facing forward; to left, Heraclius, with beard and crown with cross; to right, his son and heir, Heraclius Constantine, without beard but with crown with cross; between their heads, another cross. Reverse: large ‘I’; to left, ‘ANNO’ in a vertical position’ to right, ‘XϚ’ in a vertical position; in exergue, ‘CAT’.
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History Of Use
“Decanummium” (denomination); DO# 257; Sear# 886.
- Type of Item coin
- Culture Byzantine
- Material bronze metal
- Measurements height 0.4 cm, diameter 1.5 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner David Herman
- Received from David Herman
- Made in Catania
- Creation Date between 625 and 626
- Ownership Date before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date on February 2, 2015
- Item Classes metalwork
- Condition fair
- Accession Number 3095/1789