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Gold solidus of Heraclius, AD 610-641, mint of Constantinople, AD 613-6.Obv. [dd NN hERA]CLIUS ET hERA CONST P P AVG; Facing busts of Heraclius, wearing chlamys and flat crown with cross, and (smaller bust) Heraclius Constantine with chlamys and flat crown with cross.Rev. VICTORIA AVGGE; Cross Potent on base of three steps Mintmark: - N//CONOB (= pure gold of Constantinople)Reference: Dumbarton Oaks Vol II, Part 1, p. 248, nos 9a.1-3
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 613 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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