Description: Heraclius (610 - 648 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople, regnal year 20. Overstruck on previous issue. Heraclius, holding long cross, and Heraclius Constantine, holding globus cruciger, standing facing, cross above, K to right / Large M, cross above, ANNO left, XX right, Δ below, CON in exergue; countermark

Diameter: AE34 mm

Weight: 11,7 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: DOC 105d; MIB 164b; SB 810

Commentary: dark green patina with light deposits, decent details and interesting countermark

History: From 629 on, Heraclius called himself "Basileus" (Greek for "sovereign") - a title that was used by his successors for the next 800 years.

Article Number: 042-01-02-41652