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Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine

Place CreatedCarthage, Tunisa
CultureByzantine
PeriodReign of Heraclius
Date621-622 CE
MediumGold
Dimensions3/16 oz., 1/2 in. (4.5 g, 1.2 cm)
Object numberX.0556
Label TextObverse: DN ERACLEO ET ERA CONST PP (or similar), with crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius (bearded) and Heraclius Constantine (not bearded) at same height, with cross between

Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, with cross potent on three steps, dated I (Year 10)

Mint Mark: CONOB (Carthage)
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6