Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 622/623?
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing cuirass with shield. Globus cruciger in left hand.
B[ ]VS-ΙVΛVN
Reverse
M with cross above, below, |Ν|Ν in left field, and X|ΙII in right field.
Exergue
ONIK
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios with short beard, wearing cuirass with shield. Globus cruciger in left hand.
B[ ]VS-ΙVΛVN
Reverse
M with cross above, below, |Ν|Ν in left field, and X|ΙII in right field.
Exergue
ONIK
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.02 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 622/623? |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative follis of class III (Herakleios, armored bust) minted in northern Syria under Persian rule. Pottier could not find any die link with this class, also attested for year 6, or other classes, but the reverse is very similar to other folles of the series. Note on this coin the inversion of the obverse designs (shield on right and globus on left side of Herakleios).
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 459, no. 3.6 (this coin illustrated).