Heraclius; AE Half Follis, Constantinople
Description:
Heraclius (610 - 641 AD) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Follis, Constantinople RY 20 (?) 629/630 AD. Heraclius, on left, wearing crown and military dress, holding long cross, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus-cruciger, cross above / Large K, cross above, ANNO left, XX right, Γ (officina) below; c/m: monogram within circular incuse.
Diameter:
AE26 mm
Weight:
5,62 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
DOC 124a; MIB 171; SB 815
Commentary:
good for type, dark green patina
History:
In a law promulgated on 21 March 629 AD all Latin titles of the Roman Emperor were omited and for the next 800 years they called themselves Basileus (Greek for "monarch" or "sovereign").
Article Number:
002-08-03-44953