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Coin of Herakleios

Coin of Herakleios

690 - 702

Abd-al-Malik (Umayyads)

Byzantine

Obv.: To l., bust of Heraclius facing, with short beard, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with cross. To r., Heraclius Constantine, beardless facing, in the same garb. Above, cross. Annular border less conspicuous. Rev.: Cross potent on base and four steps. Annular border.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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