Heraclius, AE Follis, Constantinople; emperor and son
Description:
Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint, regnal year 3 (612/613 AD) - coronation issue of Heraclius Constantine. dd NN hERACLIuS Et hERA CONSt PP A; Heraclius, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, standing facing, each holding long cross; cross above / Large M, cross above, ∆ below, ANNO left, II-I right, CON in ex.
Diameter:
AE29 mm
Weight:
9,5 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Ref: BN AE.13
Commentary:
very rare coronation issue; great surfaces
History:
In 614 AD supported by Sassanian invading army, the Jews in the province Palestina Prima revolted, capturing Jerusalem and destroying many churches and monasteries in the area.
Article Number:
002-08-01-41652