Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
Byzantine
629–632
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
byzantineeuropeangoldcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalportraitsmetal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine wearing crowns.On the back (reverse) a cross is shown atop three steps.
