Heraclius; AE Follis, Constantinople; countermark
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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
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE34 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,70 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | DOC 105d; MIB 164b; SB 810 |
| Commentary: | dark green patina with light deposits, decent details and interesting countermark |
Historical Context
From 629 on, Heraclius called himself "Basileus" (Greek for "sovereign") - a title that was used by his successors for the next 800 years.
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