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Unique ID: BERK-A366F7
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A worn copper alloy Byzantine follis of Heraclius (AD 610-41), struck at Constantinople, c. AD 629-31. The obverse shows Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing; the reverse a large M (40 nummi) and the officina (workshop) letter Δ and cross, other script being illegible. W. Hahn, Moneta Imperii Byzantini (1981), p. 225 / pl. 11 / Table 3, cf. no. 164a; cf Dumbarton Oaks Catalogue Vol Two, Part 1, pp. 297, cf. no. 106d.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: BYZANTINE
Period from: BYZANTINE
Period to: BYZANTINE
Date from: Circa AD 629
Date to: Circa AD 631
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.84 mm
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 24.13 mm
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Other reference: 2013.004
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: copper Follis (40 nummi)
Ruler/issuer: Heraclius
Mint or issue place: Constantinople
Obverse description: Heraclius (on left) and Heraclius Constantine (on right)standing facing, cross between their heads. Heraclius wears crown and military dress and holds long cross. Heraclius Constantine wears crown and chlamys and holds cross on globe. To left, possibly a monogram, but unclear.
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: Large letter M (for denomination of 40 nummi), cross above, officina letter Δ below; to left, (ANNO); to right [regnal year]; below, [CON]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU6198
Four figure Latitude: 51.677463
Four figure longitude: -1.119185
1:25K map: SU6198
1:10K map: SU69NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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