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Solidus of the Byzantine Interregnum, Constantinople
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Obv.: Busts of Heraclius and his father, facing, both bareheaded, wearing consular robes. The bust on the right is bearded while bust on the left is beardless. Between heads, cross.
Rev.: Cross potent on base and two steps.
Consular rev. inscr.; good style.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Title: Solidus of the Byzantine Interregnum, Constantinople
Description:
Obv.
: Busts of Heraclius and his father, facing, both bareheaded, wearing consular robes.
The bust on the right is bearded while bust on the left is beardless.
Between heads, cross.
Rev.
: Cross potent on base and two steps.
Consular rev.
inscr.
; good style.
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