Heraclius; AE Follis, Kyzikos; emperor, wife and son

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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.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE22
Weight [g]: 6,64
Grade: F/aVF
Attribution: DOC 177; MIB 186; Sear 841
Commentary: rare mint; bronze surfaces

Historical Context

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.

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