Heraclius; AE Follis, Constantinople
120,00 €
Description
Heraclius (610 – 641 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint 612-613 AD. Overstruck on Follis of Phocas. dN hRACLIOS PeRP AVG; cuirassed, bearded bust facing, wearing crown with trefoil ornament and paludamentum, globus cruciger in right / Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, III to right, Δ below, CON in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE32 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,18 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SB 804; MIB 158; DOC II part 1, 71c |
| Commentary: | scarce; attractive black patina with some lighter deposits, full legends, some flatness on edge |
Historical Context
Under Heraclius' rule Greek replaced Latin as the official language of the empire and Heraclius adopted the Greek title of "Basileos" in place of the Latin Caesar, Augustus, or Imperator.
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