Byzantine Empire 1 Follis - Heraclius, 612 – 613
Cyzicus
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Follis
Year
612 – 613
Ruler
Heraclius
(610–641)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.3
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Follis from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 612 to 613. Struck in Copper. Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 11.3 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Heraclius facing, bearded, cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet and pendilia, holding a globus cruciger in right hand and a shield with horseman on left shoulder. (Dominus Noster Heraclius Perpetuus Augustus.Our lord Heraclius, eternal august.)
- Reverse
- Value flanked by date with officina mark between letter legs, a cross above, mintmark below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (612-613) A | — | 1st officina | 80% | |
| ND (612-613) B | — | 2nd officina | 20% |
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