CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine (as co-emperor)
Denomination:
AV Solidus
Composition:
Gold
Date:
629-631 AD
Obverse:
dd NN ҺERACLI[ЧS ET ҺERA CONST PP AVG], Facing busts of Heraclius (on left) and Heraclius Constantine (on right); each wears chlamys and crown with cross on circlet; Heraclius has long beard and whiskers, whilst his son, whose bust is much smaller, has slight beard and moustache; above, cross
Reverse:
VICTORIA AVςЧ H / CONOB, Cross potent on three steps
Reference:
DOC 26h; MIB 29; SBCV 749
Size:
20.10mm, 4.3g, 6h
Province:
Constantinople Mint, 8th officina
Grade:
gVF, obverse slightly off centre, slightly clipped
Information:
Heraclius Constantine is the eldest son of Heraclius

Heraclius was Emperor from 610 to 641 AD. The eldest son of Heraclius the Elder, he was possibly of Armenian or Arsacid descent. He became emperor following a successful revolt against the Emperor Phocas, who he captured and executed on the spot. His reign introduced many reforms to reduce corruption from Phocas’s reign and reorganisation of the military.  Heraclius is remembered for the recovery of the True Cross from the Persians.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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