Coin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3206/2

Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: bust of Heraclius, facing front; he wears a crown with cross; to left, he holds a globus cruciger; to left, inscription says 'DNERA'; to right, 'C'. Reverse: large 'XX' with a pellet in between; to left, star; to right, 'E'; above, cross; in exergue, 'KRTs'.

  • History Of Use

    "Half-Follis" (denomination); "E" refers to 5th officina at Carthage (Sear# 872).


  • Type of Item coin
  • Culture Byzantine
  • Material bronze metal
  • Measurements height 0.2 cm, diameter 1.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner David Cunningham
  • Received from David Cunningham

  • Made in Carthage

  • Creation Date between 611 and 612
  • Ownership Date before October 27, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on October 27, 2016

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3206/0002