TYPE Byzantine Empire, Heraclius (610-641 AD), silver hexagram, Constantinople mint, 6.00g
DESCRIPTION .
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, irregular flan, uneven strike, dark toning
ORDER INFO: B3027, $90
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.