Herakleios, Copper, Twelve Nummi, Alexandria, 613-618
Obverse
Bust of Herakleios, bearded, at left. Bust of Herakleios Constantine, beardless, at right. Each wears chlamys and rounded crown with cross. Cross above heads.
Reverse
Cross potent on two steps with I to left and B to right.
Exergue
ΑΛΕ
Obverse
Bust of Herakleios, bearded, at left. Bust of Herakleios Constantine, beardless, at right. Each wears chlamys and rounded crown with cross. Cross above heads.
Reverse
Cross potent on two steps with I to left and B to right.
Exergue
ΑΛΕ
| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.15 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Twelve Nummi |
| Mint | Alexandria |
| Date | 613 – 618 |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
This coin is a dodecanummium of Class I(a). Variant of DOC 2.1:334–35, no. 189, with cross between heads.
C. Morrisson and O. Picard, “Les monnaies byzantines de la réforme d’Anastase au début du monnayage abbaside.”