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Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine

629-632
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine wearing crowns. On the back (reverse) a cross is shown atop three steps.

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