Herakleios, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, circa 616-625
Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet. To right, similar but much smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above Herakleios Constantine and to the right of Herakleios.
NNR[ ]EERCONSPPV
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-VB
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet. To right, similar but much smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above Herakleios Constantine and to the right of Herakleios.
NNR[ ]EERCONSPPV
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-VB
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.45 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:250, no. (13b) |
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | circa 616 – 625 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.38 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 September 1969
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IIf.
MIB 3:211, no. 11B.