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COIN
Unique ID: NARC-2ED3E2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy half follis of Heraclius (AD 610-41), mint unclear (but possibly Constantinople). The coin has been double-struck which is not unusual for coins of this reign.
Obverse: Standing figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing
Reverse: Large K, to left ANNO; to right, star and unclear date numeral
MIBE cf 171 for possible type.
Notes:
The preservation of this coin does not suggest it is an ancient loss.
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BYZANTINE
Period from: BYZANTINE
Period to: BYZANTINE
Date from: Circa AD 610
Date to: Circa AD 641
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.33 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: copper Half Follis (20 nummi)
Ruler/issuer: Heraclius
Mint or issue place: Constantinople
Obverse description: Standing figures of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing
Reverse description: Large K, to left ANNO; to right, star and unclear date numeral
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: Wellingborough (District)
Parish or ward: Sywell (Civil Parish)
References cited
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