Herakleios, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, circa 626-629
Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and flat crown with cross. To right, similar but smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
[ ]SPPV
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 flat crown with cross. To right, similar but smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
[ ]SPPV
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-VB
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1969.49 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:252, no. (20b) |
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | circa 626 – 629 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Joel Malter, 16 September 1969
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IIm.
MIB 3:212, no. 21B (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).