Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine, AR Hexagram, Constantinopole Mint, Circa 615-638 AD

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Heraclius with Heraclius Constantine, AD 610-641, AR Hexagram (silver, 6.63g, 24.8mm), Constantinopole Mint, Circa 615-638 AD
Obv: dN dN ŅŗŠ„RACLIŠ§S Š„T ŅŗŠ„RA CON Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine seated facing on double throne, both holding globus cruciger; above, cross
Rev: dŠ„Š§S AdIŠ§TA ROMANIS Cross potent on globe set above three steps; in field to right, K
Ref: MIB 140; DOC 64 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (flan craks, some weakness and deposit otherwise, nicely centered)
Note: Heraclius and his son, Heraclius Constantine, jointly ruled the Byzantine Empire from 610 to 641 AD. Their reign was marked by significant military conflicts, notably against the Sassanian Persians and the emerging Arab Caliphate. Heraclius led successful campaigns against the Persians, culminating in the recovery of lost territories and the restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem. However, the empire faced internal challenges, including religious controversies such as the Monothelite controversy. Despite Heraclius’ efforts to reform the empire, the Byzantine state became increasingly weakened by decades of war and internal strife, setting the stage for future crises. Their reign witnessed the introduction of the solidus coin and the prominence of Christian symbols on Byzantine coinage. Heraclius Constantine succeeded his father as sole emperor upon Heraclius’ death, facing the daunting task of preserving the empire in the face of mounting external threats and internal divisions.

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