Description: Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AE Decanummium, Catania mint 618/619 AD. D N ERACLI PP Avg; bust facing, bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and flat-topped crown with cross / Large I, ANNO left, yIII right, CAT in ex.

Diameter: AE14 mm

Weight: 3,7 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: Spahr 28; Anastasi 48a; Sear 885

Commentary: dark glossy patina, good details, minor pitting

History: Catania mint issued coins for some 50 years and was closed by Heraclius in 628/9 AD.

Article Number: 057-08-08-42384