668 AD - 685 AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 20 |
SHH 3007 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.47 g 19.1-20.2 mm 7:00
o'clock VF D N CO[NS] / T / NЧC P clockwise around facing bust of Emperor, wearing helmet with crest and plume, cuirassed and holding shield and spear behind head; border of dots. Cross potent on three steps; to left and to right Heraclius and Tiberius both holding long cross; blundered inscription VICTOA / A / VGЧ B clockwise around; CONOB in exergue; border of dots. Mint of Constantinopolis. BMC 8; Dumbarton Oaks II/2 10; Ratto 1647/1650; Sear Byzantine 1156 |