CVC & Collectables presents a silver hexagram issued jointly by Emperor Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine, struck at Constantinople during AD 613–614, a pivotal period of conflict with the Sasanian Empire. Certified NGC Fine, this issue remains scarce and historically significant, minted as part of Heraclius’s efforts to finance the empire’s defense.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Byzantine Empire
- Emperors: Heraclius (r. 610–641) with Heraclius Constantine
- Date: AD 613–614
- Denomination: AR Hexagram
- Mint: Constantinople
- Composition: Silver
- Grade: NGC F (Fine)
- References: DOC 65; Sear Byzantine 799
Obverse:
Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine seated facing on a double throne, each holding a globus cruciger, symbolizing divine authority. A cross appears above them.
Reverse:
Cross potent on a globus resting upon three steps, with a monogram in the right field—commonly interpreted as a mint or control mark.
Collectibility:
A scarce and desirable issue, especially with visible detail on both rulers and reverse cross. This NGC F example offers a valuable opportunity for collectors of Byzantine silver, early medieval coinage, or imperial dynastic portraits.
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