Herakleios, Copper, Follis, Isaur(i)a, 616/617
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios, bearded, at left. Smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine at right. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
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Reverse
with cross above, below, and |N|N|[O] in left field.
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios, bearded, at left. Smaller frontal bust of Herakleios Constantine at right. Each wears chlamys and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
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Reverse
with cross above, below, and |N|N|[O] in left field.
| Accession number | BZC.1977.26 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:330, no. (183) |
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Isaur(i)a |
| Date | 616/617 |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Relation of Dies | 4:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Gift of Harlan J. Berk, 29 July 1977
Commentary
Grierson believed that the inscription in the reverse exergue designates the city of Isaura Palaia, but it is more likely that it is an abbreviation for the province Isauria.