Herakleios, Copper, Decanummium, Constantinople, 610-641
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios in cloak.
BP-[ ]EPV
Reverse
I with cross above, eight-pointed star in left field, and Γ in right field.
Exergue
CON
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios in cloak.
BP-[ ]EPV
Reverse
I with cross above, eight-pointed star in left field, and Γ in right field.
Exergue
CON
| Accession number | BZC.1973.30 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 610 – 641 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.1:278, no. 75a. The polygonal shape of the flan is typical of hasty production, probably done by cutting earlier larger coins.