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Up for auction is a Byzantine Half-Follis coin of Heraclius from 610-641 AD
Diameter: 20mm
ID# 643j (UK)
MINT: Constantinople
OBVERSE; NONE
- Heraclius & Heraclius C. standing, one holds long cross, the other holds globus cruciger.
REVERSE; ANNO / XX
- Large K; with legend to left,cross above, XX to right.
Reference: SB 922
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.