1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 610 - 641

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One (1) follis coin, Heraclius

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Byzantine Empire, 610 - 641

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Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Heraclius facing forward wearing a plumed-helmet and short beard, holding cross and shield.

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Obverse Text: DN / hRACLI PERP / AVG

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Reverse Image: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, reignal year to right.

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Reverse Text: ANNO / M / II / A / CONB

Date Made: 610 - 640

Maker: Heraclius Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: İstanbul province, IstanbulCity: Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople

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Credit Line: U.S. Mint Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.14937.0033Catalog Number: 14937.0033Accession Number: 14937

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: ae (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 30.6 mm; 1/32 in x 1 7/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1725-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251766

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