512 NGC XF Star Heraclius Byzantine Empire Follis Cyzicus Pedigree (23060803C)
Extremely Fine dated Emperor Heraclius Byzantine Empire copper 1 follis or 40 nummi coin.
Struck at the Cyzicus Mint (mint mark KYZ), officinia B, during his 3rd regnal year = 612/613 CE.
Sear 840, copper, 10.46g, approx. 25mm.
Pedgree: Ex. Waddell, 9/1987, lot 681 (includes auction ticket and original collector's Spink info).
Obverse: Heraclius on left and Heraclius Constantine on right.
Reverse: Large M (value), A/N/N/O to left, cross above, III (date) to right, B below, KYZ in exergue.
Denomination M = 40 nummi = 1 follis, Cyzicus mint (KYZ ), second officinia B, reign year ANNO III (3) = 612/613 CE.
Certified by NGC to XF Star. Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5.
The Star designation indicates that the coin has exceptional eye appeal, usually derived from some impressive aspect(s) of the strike, surface or style.
Rare high quality example.
Heraclius was one of the greatest Byzantine Emperors who founded an important dynasty. He restored many territories lost by his predecessors.
