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HERACLIUS 610-641 (AD) AE follis .of MAURICE - TIBERIUS . Theodor countermark .

HERACLIUS 610-641 (AD) AE follis .of MAURICE - TIBERIUS . Theodor countermark .

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  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Geographic Origin: Byzantine Empire
  • Denomination: FOLLIS
  • Year: 610-641
  • Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
  • Era: Ancient
  • Modified Item: No
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: Cleaned
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

    Description

    HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD.  Æ Follis of Maurice Tiberius, with countermark attributed to Theodore, brother of Heraclius, circa 634-636 AD. Æ Follis . Constantinople mint. Dated RY 5 (586/7 AD). Helmeted facing bust / Large M, cross above; U, A/CON; countermark: monogram.
    The monogram used as a countermark can be identified as that of Theodore by comparison with identical monograms on Byzantine seals. Theodore, the brother of Heraclius, was put in command of the army confronting the first Muslim raiders invading Syria-Palestine. His army was thoroughly routed, and he was sent home in disgrace. The countermarks were probably applied to coins circulating in Palestine while Theodore was present there.
    33 x 31 mm . 10.5 gr .
    REFERENS : DOC - I  28 a . MIB - II 67 d . SB - 494 .