Herakleios, Copper, Twelve Nummi, Alexandria, 618-628
Obverse
No inscription. Frontal bust of Herakleios, beardless, wearing cuirass and crown with pendilia and cross. Eight-pointed star in left field, crescent in right field.
Reverse
Cross on globus with I to left and B to right.
Exergue
ΑΛΕ
Obverse
No inscription. Frontal bust of Herakleios, beardless, wearing cuirass and crown with pendilia and cross. Eight-pointed star in left field, crescent in right field.
Reverse
Cross on globus with I to left and B to right.
Exergue
ΑΛΕ
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.14 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:337, no. 192 |
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Twelve Nummi |
| Mint | Alexandria |
| Date | 618 – 628 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 18.26 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
This coin is a dodecanummium of Class 2. As DOC 2.1:337, no. 192, but complete.
MIB 3: no. 202a (heavier variety).
C. Morrisson and O. Picard, “Les monnaies byzantines de la réforme d’Anastase au début du monnayage abbaside,” 300–301, nos. 3021–70.