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Up for auction is a Byzantine Follis coin of Heraclius from 610-641 AD
ID#285h (UK)
MINT: CON (Constantinople)
OBVERSE; NONE
- Heraclius, Martina & Heraclius C. standing, each hold globus cruciger.
REVERSE; ANNO
- Large M; between date & monogram, legend above, B below.
Reference: SBV 808
Heraclius
610-641
Heraclius saved the Empire from utter destruction by the Persians and laid the foundations of the Medieval Byzantine State. Unfortunately, he lived to witness the beginnings of the Arab onslaught which would undo much of his work.