Heraclius, AE Follis, Constantinople; emperor and son
420,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE29 |
| Weight [g]: | 9,50 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Ref: BN AE.13 |
| Commentary: | very rare coronation issue; great surfaces |
Historical Context
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.






