Coin Item Number: 3095/1032 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Byzantine coin of Heraclius, 610-641. Obverse: two figures standing and facing front; to left, Heraclius; to right, Heraclius Constantine, his son; Heraclius wears military dress and holds a long cross; Heraclius Constantine wears a chlamys and holds a globus cruciger. Reverse: large ‘Λ’; beneath, ‘Δ’; in exergue, ‘[ΘE]C. This coin has been overstruck, causing confusion on both sides.
History Of Use
“Three-Quarter Follis” (denomination); DO# 152; Sear# 827 ?
Item History
- Made in Thessalonica, Greece between 629 and 630
- Owned by David Herman before February 2, 2015
- Received from David Herman (Donor) on February 2, 2015
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 3095/1032
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Previous Owner
- David Herman
- Received from
- David Herman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thessalonica, Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 629 and 630
- Ownership Date
- before February 2, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on February 2, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3095/1032