Herakleios, Copper, Follis, Isaur(i)a, 617/618
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
M with cross above, below, and ϚII in right field.
Exergue
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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
M with cross above, below, and ϚII in right field.
Exergue
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| Accession number | BZC.1980.5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 617/618 |
| Weight | 11.72 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
| Undertype | Follis of Maurice, Antioch (traces of date X|II and letter P from mint mark on reverse) |
Acquisition History
From S. Bendall, who acquired it at the ANA convention at Cincinatti, in part exchange for duplicate Palaiologan coins
Commentary
Grierson believed the inscription in the reverse exergue designates the city of Isaura Palaia, but it is more likely that it is an abbreviation of the province Isauria.