513 NGC Ch VF Heraclius Byzantine Empire Follis Cyzicus Overstruck (21092801C)
Choice Very Fine dated Emperor Heraclius Byzantine Empire copper 1 follis or 40 nummi coin.
Struck at the Cyzicus Mint (mint mark KYZ), officinia B, during his 4th regnal year = 613/614 CE.
Sear 839, copper, approx. 29mm.
Overstruck on an earlier follis (typically from Emperor Phocas) minted at Constantinople, mint mark CON with ANNO to left (see third reverse image view).
Obverse: D N HRACLI PERP AVG, Cuirassed bust facing with short beard wearing plumed helmet and holding cross & shield.
Reverse: Large M (value), A/N/N/O to left, cross above, IIII (date) to right, B below, KYZ in exergue.
Denomination M = 40 nummi = 1 follis, Cyzicus mint (KYZ ), second officinia B, reign year ANNO IIII (4) = 613/614 CE.
Certified by NGC to Ch VF, very little wear on portrait.
Very nice in hand.
Heraclius was one of the greatest Byzantine Emperors who founded an important dynasty. He restored many territories lost by his predecessors.
