Coin Item Number: 3095/1016 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of the Revolt of Heraclius, 608-610. Obverse: two rulers standing and facing front; the future emperor, Heraclius, is on the left; the exarch of Carthage, Heraclius’ father, also named Heraclius, is on the right; both are bearded, wear consular robes, and also wear a crown with pendilia; there is a cross between their heads; to left, inscription says ‘DMN’; to right, it is illegible. Reverse: large ‘M’; to left, ‘ANN[O] in a vertical position; to right, ‘XIIII’ in a vertical position; above, cross; beneath, ‘A’; exergue is illegible, but most likely ‘AΛEXANΔ’.
History Of Use
"Follis" (denomination); DO# 17; Sear# 723.
Item History
- Made in Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey and Alexandretta, Hatay, Turkey during 610
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1016
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey and Alexandretta, Hatay, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- during 610
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1016