Herakleios, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 610-641
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with pendilia and cross.
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Reverse
I with eight-pointed star in left field and in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with pendilia and cross.
]PER
Reverse
I with eight-pointed star in left field and in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.29 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 610 – 641 |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Relation of Dies | 1:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.1:278, no. 75a (similar but with officina Δ).