Herakleios, Copper, Half Follis, Thessalonike, 614/615
Obverse
Two standing figures.
DNDI-NIPPV
Reverse
with |N|N|O in left field and in right field.
Exergue
ΘΕC
Obverse
Two standing figures.
DNDI-NIPPV
Reverse
with |N|N|O in left field and in right field.
Exergue
ΘΕC
| Accession number | BZC.1970.27.5 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:311, no. 140 |
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Uncertain Authority |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Thessalonike |
| Date | 614/615 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 7.46 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 1 July 1970
Commentary
Neither this coin nor DOC 2.1:311, no. 140 has a legible obverse.
The attribution to Thessalonike is a hypothesis based on comparison with the obverse of the Thessalonian solidus of Heraclius (MIB 3: no. 81, in Paris); see MIB 3:91 for the argument, based on comparison with the copper coins with mint mark.