Herakleios, Copper, Pentanummium, Constantinople, 610-641
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios bearded, wearing crown, cuirass, and paludamentum.
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Reverse
E with a cross in right field, all within pellet border.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios bearded, wearing crown, cuirass, and paludamentum.
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Reverse
E with a cross in right field, all within pellet border.
| Accession number | BZC.1968.11.6 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 610 – 641 |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Philip Grierson, 8 July 1968, provenance uncertain
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.1:287, no. 88.
MIB 3:232, no. 233 (assigned to Thessalonike; see commentary at pp. 115–16).