Herakleios, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 610-641
Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet. To right, similar frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
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Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet. To right, similar frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
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Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
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Exergue
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Accession number | BZC.1969.53 |
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Ruler | Herakleios |
Date of Reign | 610–641 |
Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
Metal | Gold |
Denomination | Solidus |
Mint | Constantinople |
Date | 610 – 641 |
Diameter | 20.0 mm |
Weight | 4.41 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.
Cf. DOC 2.1:253, no. 20h.
MIB 3:212, no. 21H (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).