Herakleios, Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 611-612
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing cuirass and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
O-NΕr-ΛIOPPΛIΔ
Reverse
Cross potent on base and two steps.
VICTORI VCCΕIΕ
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Herakleios wearing cuirass and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
O-NΕr-ΛIOPPΛIΔ
Reverse
Cross potent on base and two steps.
VICTORI VCCΕIΕ
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2015.016 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 611 – 612 |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Elsen sale 125, 13 June 2015, no. 618, from the Henri Pottier collection
Commentary
Hybrid of indiction IΔ (610/611) and IΕ (611/612).
MIB 3:218, no. 83.