Description: Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AE Half Follis, Constantinople mint 630-631 AD (year 21). Heraclius in military dress holding long cross on left, Heraclius Constantine in chlamys holding long cross on right, cross between their heads / Large K, cross above, ANNO left, XX-I right (regnal year 20), Γ below (3nd officina).

Diameter: AE24 mm

Weight: 5,34 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SBCV 815; DOC II part 1, 118c

Commentary: overstrike, dark grey patina with some deposits

History: Trying to bridge the gap between the Chalcedon Christianity (Christ having two natures in one person) and monophysitism (Christ having one nature of both divine and human elements), Heraclius supported the new proposed monotheletism (two natures, one will) and put it forth in an edict known as the Ekthesis, which was rejected by nearly everyone.

Article Number: 050-01-05-41652