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Solidus of the Byzantine Interregnum, Constantinople

Solidus of the Byzantine Interregnum, Constantinople

Byzantine

Obv.: Busts of Heraclius and his father, facing, both bareheaded, wearing consular robes. The bust on the right is bearded while bust on the left is beardless. Between heads, cross. Rev.: Cross potent on base and two steps. Consular rev. inscr.; good style.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins