Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 613/614
Obverse
Herakleios to left and Herakleios Constantine to right standing, each wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
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Obverse
Herakleios to left and Herakleios Constantine to right standing, each wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger in right hand.
[ ]-ΑΛCNCTO
Reverse
with |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and ΙΙ|ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
CHEN
Accession number | BZC.2013.003.14 |
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Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Follis |
Mint | Uncertain Mint |
Date | 613/614 |
Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Weight | 8.03 g |
Relation of Dies | 12:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative follis of class IV (1) (Herakleios and Herakleios Constantine) minted in northern Syria under Persian rule.
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 460, no. 20.4 (citing this coin from Elsen auction 101, 13th June 2009, lot 332—the first of the lot).