Byzantinisches Reich. Heraclius (610-641 n.u.Z.). Solidus Constantinople (Ohne mindestpreis)

Byzantine gold solidus of Emperor Heraclius, issued jointly with his son Heraclius Constantine, struck at Constantinople between AD 613 and 616.

Obverse:
Facing bust of Heraclius, with short beard, alongside the smaller facing bust of Heraclius Constantine. Both wear chlamys and elaborate crowns surmounted by crosses; cross above between them.
Legend: dN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVI

Reverse:
Cross potent on three steps.
Legend: VICTORIA AVςЧ I
CONOB in exergue.

Details:

Empire: Byzantine Empire
Ruler: Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine
Mint: Constantinople
Date: AD 613–616
Denomination: AV Solidus
Material: Gold
Weight: 4.35 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Die axis: 7h
Condition: Extremely Fine
References: MIB 8a; DOC 8j; Sear 734

Provenance:
From a private European collection.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 90, 18 November 2021, Lot 1469.

An attractive and well-preserved Byzantine gold solidus of Heraclius, featuring the distinctive double imperial portrait of Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine, with documented provenance from an established international numismatic auction house.