Herakleios, Copper, Half Follis, Kyzikos, 610-641
Obverse
Herakleios, bearded, stands at center. Herakleios Constantine stands at right. Martina stands at left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross and holds globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Reverse
with []NNO above and monogram of Herakleios () in right field.
Exergue
KYZ
Obverse
Herakleios, bearded, stands at center. Herakleios Constantine stands at right. Martina stands at left. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross and holds globus cruciger in right hand. No inscription.
Reverse
with []NNO above and monogram of Herakleios () in right field.
Exergue
KYZ
| Accession number | BZC.1968.11.5 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III Martina (wife of Herakleios) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Kyzikos |
| Date | 610 – 641 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 8 July 1968, provenance uncertain
Commentary
This is the only half follis minted in Kyzikos under Herakleios at Dumbarton Oaks.
MIB 3:229, no. 182 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.] together with two other specimens).