Herakleios, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 639/640
Obverse
Herakleios, with mustache and long beard, stands at left wearing military dress and crown with cross. Long cross in right hand, left hand on hip. Herakleios Constantine, with short beard, stands at right wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. Cross between their heads.
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, []|N|N|O in left field, and [X]|X|X in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Herakleios, with mustache and long beard, stands at left wearing military dress and crown with cross. Long cross in right hand, left hand on hip. Herakleios Constantine, with short beard, stands at right wearing chlamys and crown with cross. Globus cruciger in right hand. Cross between their heads.
Reverse
with cross above, Δ below, []|N|N|O in left field, and [X]|X|X in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1970.31 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 639/640 |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Weight | 6.49 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from Spink’s, 9 September 1970, from Henry Weller
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.1:299, no. 115.