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Up for auction is a Byzantine Follis coin of Heraclius from 610-641 AD
ID#184o
MINT: CON (Constantinople)
OBVERSE; dN hRACLIVS PeRP AVG
- Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger & shield.
REVERSE; ANNO
- Large M; between date & legend, cross above.
Reference: SBV 804
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.