Byzantine Empire Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 613 – 641

Solidus - Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 613 to 641. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.4 g.

Obverse

Facing busts of Heraclius, with short beard and tufts of hair at ears, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, (much smaller) beardless on right, both wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet; cross between their heads (“Domini Nostri Heraclius et Heraclius Constantinus Perpetui Augusti”
(Our Lords Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine perpetual augusts))

Reverse

Cross potent on three steps. (“Victoria Augusti Constantinopoli obryzum/72”
(Victory of the august, Constantinople 1/72 pound pure gold))

Edge

Smooth