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1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 610 - 641

1 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 610 - 641

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One (1) follis coin, Heraclius
Byzantine Empire, 610 - 641
Obverse Image: Portrait bust of Heraclius facing forward wearing a plumed-helmet and short beard, holding cross and shield.
Obverse Text: DN / hRACLI PERP / AVG
Reverse Image: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, reignal year to right.
Reverse Text: ANNO / M / II / A / CONB
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Coin
date made
610 - 640
maker
Heraclius Emperor of Byzantium
place made
Turkey: İstanbul province, Istanbul
city
Turkey: İstanbul province, Constantinople
Physical Description
ae (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 30.6 mm; 1/32 in x 1 7/32 in
ID Number
NU.14937.0033
catalog number
14937.0033
accession number
14937
Credit Line
U.S. Mint Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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