| 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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