Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Forgery, Uncertain Mint, 629-639
Obverse
Herakleios at left in military costume and Herakleios Constantine at right wearing chlamys. Herakleios holds long cross in right hand, Herakleios Constantine holds a scepter cruciger transversely. Blundered trace of letters on the right.
Obverse
Herakleios at left in military costume and Herakleios Constantine at right wearing chlamys. Herakleios holds long cross in right hand, Herakleios Constantine holds a scepter cruciger transversely. Blundered trace of letters on the right.
Reverse
Μ with cross above, |Η| in left field, Χ|Ι|ΙΙ in right field, and below.
Accession number | BZC.2013.003.24 |
---|---|
Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
Metal | Copper |
Denomination | Follis |
Mint | Uncertain Mint |
Date | 629 – 639 |
Diameter | 28.0 mm |
Weight | 8.46 g |
Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, from Baldwin’s 1983
Commentary
Pottier does not include this type of Herakleios among the 610–630 Syrian series. Its fabric looks like that of a modern forgery.