Description: Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AE Follis, Kyzikos mint, 627-628 AD. Heraclius Constantine, Heraclius and Martina, all crowned, standing facing holding globus cruciger, cross above each head / Large M between Heraclius monogram and regnal year VI-II, ANNO above, A beneath, KYZ in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 6,64 g

Grade: F/aVF

Attribution: DOC 177; MIB 186; Sear 841

Commentary: rare mint; bronze surfaces

History: Heraclius Constantine ruled after the death of his father with his half-brother Heraklonas and his widowed stepmother Martina as empress, but died himself only a couple of month later of tuberculosis; this untimely death raised suspicions among his supporters what actually led to deposition, mutilation and banishment of Martina and her son.

Article Number: 036-05-03-41652