TYPE |
Byzantine Empire, Heraclius (610-641 AD), silver hexagram, Constantinople mint, 6.53g |
DESCRIPTION |
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Obv: |
Facing enthroned crowned figures of Heraclius and son, each holding gl. cr., Latin legend |
Rev: |
Cross on globe and steps, K in right field, Latin legend: DEUS ADIUTA ROMANIS ("May God help the Romans") |
REFERENCE: |
SB 798 |
GRADING: |
F, some roughness, cabinet toning |
ORDER INFO: |
B3015, $115 |
An affordable example of scarce Byzantine silver. The name of the denomination comes from the weight (just above 6 g); the particular pious reverse Latin legend is rarely found on either Roman or Byzantine issues. |
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