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.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|[N|O] in left field, and I in right 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.
Reverse
with cross above, below, |N|[N|O] in left field, and I in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1977.3 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 10.67 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, 1 March 1977
Commentary
As DOC 2.1:330, no. (183), cited from BMC nos. 267–68, but apparently I and not II. This coin was overstruck, but the undertype is unidentifiable.