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Herakleios, Silver, Coin (Uncertain Value), Carthage, 610-641

 
 

Obverse

Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing consular robes and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Mappa in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.

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Reverse

Victory advancing left with wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. VIR upward in left field and TVS downward in right field.

Obverse

Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing consular robes and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Mappa in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand.

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Reverse

Victory advancing left with wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. VIR upward in left field and TVS downward in right field.

Accession number BZC.1970.40
Ruler Herakleios
Date of Reign 610–641
Metal Silver
Denomination Coin (Uncertain Value)
Mint Carthage
Date 610641
Diameter 13.0 mm
Weight 0.72 g
Relation of Dies 11:00
Shape Flat

Commentary

Cf. DOC 2.1:348, no. (231).

MIB 3:222, no. 147 (citing five other specimens).

Acquisition History

From Münzen und Medaillen A. G. Basel, sale 43, 12 November 1970, lot 561