Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine

Art Institute of Chicago

Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine

Byzantine, minted in Constantinople

Date
629-632
Medium
Gold
Culture
Byzantine Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine wearing crowns. On the back (reverse) a cross is shown atop three steps.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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