Byzantine Empire Solidus - Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas, 610 – 641
VICTORIA AVGU; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Her
Year
610 – 641
Rulers
Heraclius
(610–641)
, Constantine III
(613–641)
, Heraclonas
(638–641)
Composition
Gold (.970)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Her from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 610 to 641. Struck in Gold (.970). Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Heraclius, crowned, with long moustache and long beard in centre, Heraclonas, of almost equal height, crowned, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, of equal height, crowned, unbearded, on right, all wearing chlamys and holding cross on globe
- Reverse
- Cross potent on three steps; PTh monogram in left field; - Variant with A in right field (BCV#764, BCV#766); - Variant with I over B in right field (BCV#767, BCV#768); - Variant with epsilon in right field (BCV#770); - Variant with K in right field (BCV#771);
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (638-639) | — | BCV#766 (A in right field; mintmark CONOBΛ) | ||
| ND (638-639) | — | BCV#768 (I over B in right field; mintmark CONOBΛ) | ||
| ND (636-637) | — | BCV#762 (I in right field) | ||
| ND (610-641) | — | BCV#764 (A in right field) | ||
| ND (610-641) | — | BCV#767 (I over B in right field) | ||
| ND (610-641) | — | BCV#769 | ||
| ND (610-641) | — | BCV#770 (epsilon in right field) | ||
| ND (610-641) | — | BCV#771 (K in right field) |
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