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514 NGC Gen Heraclius Byzantine Empire Follis Constantinople Mint (26051605C)
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Genuine dated Emperor Heraclius Byzantine Empire copper 1 follis or 40 nummi coin.
- Struck at the Constantinople Mint (mint mark CON), officinia Γ, during his 5th regnal year = 614/615 CE.
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Sear 805, approx. 28mm.
- Overstruck on an earlier follis.
- Certified by NGC to Genuine (we grade as VF).
- Obverse: Heraclius to left and Heraclius Constantine on right standing facing.
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Reverse: Large M (value), A/N/N/O to left, cross above, U (date) to right, Γ below, CON in exergue.
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Heraclius was one of the greatest Byzantine Emperors who founded an important dynasty. He restored many territories lost by his predecessors.