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 frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
INNERCLISEERCONSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-VIK
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
To left, frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing chlamys and flat crown with cross. To right, similar frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine beardless. Cross above.
INNERCLISEERCONSPP
Reverse
Cross potent on base and three steps.
VICTORI-VIK
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1971.15 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:254, no. (24) |
| 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 | 4.51 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From J. Vinchon, 18 October 1971, from a hoard
Commentary
This coin is a solidus of Class IIq.
MIB 3:213, no. 27a (I) (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).