Herakleios, Gold, Solidus, Carthage, 626/627
Obverse
Frontal busts of Herakleios with short beard at left and smaller Herakleios Constantine, beardless, at right. Each wears diadem, paludamentum, and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
DΝΕRΛCLIΟ[ ]COΝSΤI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and two steps.
VICTORIΛΛVCCIΕ
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal busts of Herakleios with short beard at left and smaller Herakleios Constantine, beardless, at right. Each wears diadem, paludamentum, and crown with cross. Cross between their heads.
DΝΕRΛCLIΟ[ ]COΝSΤI
Reverse
Cross potent on base and two steps.
VICTORIΛΛVCCIΕ
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.2015.049 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Herakleios |
| Date of Reign | 610–641 |
| Associated Authority | Herakleios Constantine III |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Carthage |
| Date | 626/627 |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Classical Numismatic Group 100, 7 October 2015, no. 2014
Commentary
The obverse legend, though in very small letters and obscure at center, apparently ends with I (indiction year 10), while the reverse legend has a clear IΕ (indiction year 15). Variant of DOC 2.1:345, no. 217.