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The founder of the greatest dynasty of all Byzantine rulers. It the time of his accessession to the throne the empire was in ruins. Through careful planning and usage of resources, Heraclius re-established the empire by 622 with the defeat of Khusru II. He restored the Holy Cross in Jerusalem as a indication of his victory. Through is military and financial gains, he laided the ground work for the many that came to follow him.
W-1 DO-NA Sear-728 Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-1 DO-1 Sear-729 Berk-114
MIB-1a
W-2 DO-NA Sear-729a Berk-NA
MIB-1b
W-3 DO-NA Sear-729b Berk-NA
MIB-2
W-4 DO-2 Sear-730 Berk-NA
MIB-3
W-5 DO-NA Sear-730a Berk-NA
MIB-4
W-6
DO-3 Sear-731 Berk-115 MIB-5
W-7 DO-4 Sear-732 Berk-116
MIB-6a
W-8
DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA MIB-6b
W-9 DO-NA Sear-733 Berk-NA
MIB-7
W-10
DO-8 Sear-734 Berk-117 MIB-8a
W-11
DO-8j Sear-734 Berk-118 MIB-8a3
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople (Even though there is some evidence now
that these are from Cyprus/Jerusalem)
Reference Information -
W11, S-734v, DOC-NA, Berk-118, MIB-8a3, R-NA,
BMC-NA, BN-NA
Weight in Grams -
4.45g
Diameter -
21.3 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
613 - 616
Officinae -
Z
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller,
a Cross between their heads and an exergual line below their busts
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on Four steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete, with double striking on reverse and slight
weakness on right side of obverse
Flan Quality -
Fine, 90% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Noticeable double striking on reverse and a slightly
misshapen flan
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Harlan Berk - June 1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$750.00 - $1000.00
W-12 DO-NA Sear-735 Berk-NA
MIB-8b
W-13
DO-9 Sear-736 Berk-NA MIB-9
W-14
DO-10 Sear-737 Berk-119 MIB-10
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople (Even though there is some evidence now
that these are from Cyprus/Jerusalem)
Reference Information -
W14, S-737 var, DOC-10 var, Berk-119, MIB-10
var, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA
Weight in Grams -
4.47g
Diameter -
21.4 mm
Die Axis -
190°
Accepted Striking Period -
613 - 616
Officinae -
H
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller,
a Cross between their heads and an exergual line below their busts
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on four steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUH, CONOB in exergue, with an I in right
field
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete, with slight weakness in lettering on right
side of obverse (as normal)
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Two light die lines between heads on obverse
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Harlan Berk - June 1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$750.00 - $1000.00
W-15 DO-13 Sear-738 Berk-120
MIB-11
W-16 DO-NA Sear-738 Berk-NA
MIB-12
W-17 DO-14 Sear-739 Berk-121
MIB-14
W-18 DO-15 Sear-740 Berk-NA
MIB-16
W-19 DO-16 Sear-741 Berk-NA
MIB-20
W-20 DO-NA Sear-741a Berk-NA
MIB-13
W-21 DO-NA Sear-741b Berk-NA
MIB-15
W-22 DO-NA Sear-741c Berk-NA
MIB-NA
W-23
DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA MIB-NA
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W23, S-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA,
BN-NA
Weight in Grams -
4.39g
Diameter -
21.2 mm
Die Axis -
185°
Accepted Striking Period -
613 - 616 (?)
Officinae -
Retrograde S
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller and
a Cross between their heads
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGU(retrograde S), CONOB in exergue, with
a doubled delta in right field
Die Quality -
Fine
Strike -
Almost Complete, with slight weakness in lettering of obverse
(as normal)
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal
Overall Condition Rating -
Extra Fine (XF)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Doubled delta in right field
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Extremely Rare (1 of 2 known, the other was sold at Sotheby's
London auction on 03/23/1990 - different dies!)
Provenance -
Purchased from Harlan Berk - November 1994
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$1250.00 - $1500.00
W-24 DO-17 Sear-742 Berk-NA
MIB-19
W-25 DO-NA Sear-742a Berk-NA
MIB-17
W-26 DO-NA Sear-742b Berk-NA
MIB-18
W-27
DO-20 Sear-743 Berk-NA MIB-21
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W27, S-743, DOC-20, Berk-NA, MIB-21, R-1355,
BMC-NA, BN-25
Weight in Grams -
4.50g
Diameter -
19.4 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
625 - 629
Officinae -
I
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is almost equal
in size and a Cross between their heads
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Fine, high relief of portraits
Strike -
Almost Complete, with slight weakness in lettering of reverse
(much less than normal)
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered on elongated flan
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Several light die lines to the right of the Cross Potent
on reverse field and a small dot just below the lower right serif of the
Cross
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Ed Waddell On-Line Coin Auction #1 - March
2000
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$350.00 - $500.00
W-28 DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA
MIB-22
W-29 DO-21 Sear-744 Berk-NA
MIB-23
W-30 DO-23 Sear-745 Berk-122
MIB-28
W-31
DO-22 Sear-746 Berk-NA MIB-26
W-32
DO-24 Sear-747 Berk-NA MIB-27a
W-33 DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA
MIB-27b
W-34 DO-25 Sear-748 Berk-NA
MIB-24
W-35 DO-NA Sear-748a Berk-NA
MIB-25
W-36
DO-26 Sear-749 Berk-123 MIB-29
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W36, S-749, DOC-26, Berk-123, MIB-29, R-1369,
BMC-39, BN-30
Weight in Grams -
4.47g
Diameter -
20.5 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
629 - 632
Officinae -
Z
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on circlet, Heraclius has a long
beard with whiskers and Heraclius Constantine has slight beard,
usually made of dots and is equal in size and a Cross between their
heads
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete, with slight weakness of obverse legends
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Die crack that runs through 'B' of CONOB on reverse
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Jonathan Kern - October 1999
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$400.00 - $500.00
W-37 DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA
MIB-30
W-38 DO-27 Sear-750 Berk-NA
MIB-31
W-39 DO-28 Sear-753 Berk-NA
MIB-33
W-40 DO-29 Sear-756 Berk-NA
MIB-34
W-41 DO-30a Sear-752 Berk-124
MIB-35
W-42
DO-30b Sear-751 Berk-NA MIB-37a
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W42, S-751, DOC-30b, Berk-NA, MIB-37a, R-NA,
BMC-NA, BN-NA
Weight in Grams -
4.48g
Diameter -
19.3 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
629 - 632
Officinae -
S
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on circlet, Heraclius has a long
beard with whiskers and Heraclius Constantine has slight beard,
usually made of dots and is equal in size and a Cross between their
heads
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue, with a K in the right
field
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
As Complete as this issue gets
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
None
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (FDC)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Small planchet flake at 1 o'clock on reverse rim
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Malter Galleries - December 1996
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$450.00 - $600.00
W-43 DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA
MIB-37b
W-44 DO-30d Sear-755 Berk-NA
MIB-36
W-45 DO-31 Sear-754 Berk-NA
MIB-32
W-46 DO-32 Sear-757 Berk-NA
MIB-38
W-47
DO-33 Sear-758 Berk-125 MIB-39
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W47, S-758, DOC-33, Berk-125, MIB-39, R-1487,
BMC-47, BN-36
Weight in Grams -
4.47g
Diameter -
20.5 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
632 - 635
Officinae -
S
Obverse Image -
Standing figures of Heraclonas (left), Heraclius (center)
and Heraclius Constantine (right). Heraclius is the larger figure
with Heraclonas much smaller in size. Heraclius has a long
beard with whiskers and his sons are beardless. All wear chlamys
and hold a globus with cross on left. Heraclius and Heraclius
Constantine are crowned, but Heraclonas is not. There is a cross above
Heraclonas.
Obverse Legend -
None
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue, monogram in right
field
Die Quality -
Fine, polished obverse, rusted reverse
Strike -
95% Complete
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Significant die rust on reverse with heavy areas in the
left field of the reverse
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Ed Waddell On-Line Coin Auction #1 - March
2000
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$350.00 - $500.00
W-48 DO-34 Sear-759 Berk-NA
MIB-40
W-49 DO-35 Sear-760 Berk-NA
MIB-41
W-50
DO-36 Sear-761 Berk-NA MIB-42
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W50, S-761, DOC-36, Berk-NA, MIB-42, R-1492,
BMC-51, BN-46
Weight in Grams -
4.45g
Diameter -
19.4 mm
Die Axis -
178°
Accepted Striking Period -
636 - 637
Officinae -
R
Obverse Image -
Standing figures of Heraclonas (left), Heraclius (center)
and Heraclius Constantine (right). Heraclius is the larger figure
with his two sons almost equal in size. Heraclius has a long
beard with whiskers and his sons are beardless. All wear chlamys
and hold a globus with cross on left. Heraclius and Heraclius
Constantine are crowned, but Heraclonas is not. There is a cross above
Heraclonas.
Obverse Legend -
None
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUZ, CONOB in exergue, monogram in left field
and an I in right field
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete
Flan Quality -
Fine, 90% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Die break above Heraclius Constantine that joins crown
with rim on obverse
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Spinks & Sons - March 1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$450.00 - $600.00
W-51
DO-37 Sear-762 Berk-NA MIB-43
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W51, S-762, DOC-37, Berk-NA, MIB-43, R-1493,
BMC-57, BN-49
Weight in Grams -
4.46g
Diameter -
19.6 mm
Die Axis -
185°
Accepted Striking Period -
636 - 637
Officinae -
(Theta) (Unrecorded officinae)
Obverse Image -
Standing figures of Heraclonas (left), Heraclius (center)
and Heraclius Constantine (right). Heraclius is the larger figure
with his two sons almost equal in size. Heraclius has a long
beard with whiskers and his sons are beardless. All wear chlamys
and hold a globus with cross on left. Heraclius and Heraclius
Constantine are crowned, but Heraclonas is not. There is a cross above
Heraclonas.
Obverse Legend -
None
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGU(Theta), CONOB+ in exergue, monogram
in left field and an I in right field
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Die line to the right top of the Cross Potent in reverse
field
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Spinks & Sons - March 1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$450.00 - $600.00
W-52 DO-38 Sear-763 Berk-NA
MIB-44
W-53
DO-39 Sear-764 Berk-NA MIB-45
W-54 DO-NA Sear-765 Berk-NA
MIB-46
W-55 DO-40 Sear-766 Berk-NA
MIB-47
W-56
DO-41 Sear-767 Berk-126 MIB-48
W-57 DO-42 Sear-768 Berk-NA
MIB-49
W-58
DO-43 Sear-769 Berk-NA MIB-50
W-59 DO-NA Sear-769a Berk-NA
MIB-51
W-60
DO-44 Sear-770 Berk-NA MIB-53
W-61 DO-45 Sear-771 Berk-NA
MIB-52
W-62 DO-203 Sear-866 Berk-NA
MIB-83a
W-63 DO-202 Sear-866 Berk-NA
MIB-83b
W-64 DO-NA Sear-866 Berk-NA
MIB-91
W-65
DO-204 Sear-867 Berk-132 MIB-84a
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Carthage
Reference Information -
W65, S-867 var, DOC-204, Berk-132, MIB-84a,
R-1371, BMC-324, BN-3
Weight in Grams -
4.40g
Diameter -
11.6 mm
Die Axis -
182°
Accepted Striking Period -
615 - 616
Officinae -
(Delta - Indictional)
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller
and a Cross between their heads
Obverse Legend -
DNERACLIOETERACONSTPP (on these small coins it is sometimes
impossible to read the obverse legend)
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on two steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIAAGG(Delta), CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Fine
Strike -
Almost Complete, (especially considering the series)
Flan Quality -
Fine, 85% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Encrustations around Cross Potent
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Jean Vinchon May 1998 Sale, Lot 197 - May
1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$450.00 - $600.00
W-66
DO-NA Sear-867 Berk-NA MIB-84b
W-67 DO-NA Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-85
W-68
DO-220 Sear-867 Berk-NA MIB-86
W-69 DO-221 Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-87a
W-70 DO-NA Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-87b
W-71 DO-225 Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-88
W-72 DO-NA Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-89
W-73 DO-227b Sear-867 Berk-136 MIB-90
W-74 DO-215 Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-92a
W-75 DO-NA Sear-867 Berk-NA
MIB-92b
W-76 DO-NA Sear-925a Berk-NA
MIB-75v
W-77 DO-NA Sear-925b Berk-NA
MIB-75
W-78 DO-186 Sear-850 Berk-NA MIB-76
W-79 DO-187 Sear-851 Berk-NA
MIB-77a
W-80
DO-188a Sear-852 Berk-129 MIB-77b
Denomination -
Solidus
Minted At -
Jerusalem/Cyprus
Reference Information -
W80, S-852a, DOC-188a, Berk-129, MIB-77, R-1379,
BMC-NA, BN-3
Weight in Grams -
4.46g
Diameter -
22.3 mm
Die Axis -
195°
Accepted Striking Period -
622 - 627
Officinae -
IN
Obverse Image -
Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing
chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short
beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller
and a Cross between their heads
Obverse Legend -
ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONST
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on three steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUA, CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Superb, polished
Strike -
Complete
Flan Quality -
Superb, 100% centered
Wear -
None
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (FDC)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Flatness of rim on reverse at 4 o'clock
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Munzauktion Tkalec AG October 1996 Sale,
Lot 321 - October 1996
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$1250.00 - $1500.00
W-81 DO-NA Sear-852a Berk-NA
MIB-78
W-82 DO-NA Sear-894 Berk-NA
MIB-108a
W-83 DO-NA Sear-894 Berk-NA
MIB-108b
W-84 DO-270 Sear-895 Berk-NA
MIB-109a
W-85 DO-NA Sear-895 Berk-NA
MIB-109b
W-86 DO-271 Sear-896 Berk-137
MIB-110a
W-87 DO-NA Sear-896 Berk-NA
MIB-110b
W-88 DO-NA Sear-896 Berk-NA
MIB-110c
W-89
DO-NA Sear-896 Berk-NA MIB-110d
W-90 DO-NA Sear-896a Berk-NA
MIB-111
W-91 DO-NA Sear-896b Berk-NA
MIB-112
W-92
DO-272 Sear-897 Berk-NA MIB-113a
W-93 DO-NA Sear-897 Berk-NA
MIB-113b
W-94 DO-NA Sear-897 Berk-NA
MIB-113c
W-95 DO-NA Sear-897 Berk-NA
MIB-113d
W-96 DO-273 Sear-898 Berk-NA
MIB-114a
W-97 DO-NA Sear-898 Berk-NA
MIB-114b
W-98 DO-NA Sear-898 Berk-NA
MIB-114c
W-99 DO-NA Sear-898 Berk-NA
MIB-114d
W-100 DO-NA Sear-898a Berk-NA
MIB-115a
W-101 DO-NA Sear-898a Berk-NA
MIB-115b
W-102 DO-NA Sear-898a Berk-NA
MIB-115c
W-103 DO-NA Sear-898a Berk-NA
MIB-115d
W-104 DO-NA Sear-898a Berk-NA
MIB-115e
W-105 DO-NA Sear-898b Berk-NA
MIB-116a
W-106 DO-NA Sear-898b Berk-NA
MIB-116b
W-107 DO-NA Sear-928 Berk-NA
MIB-107a
W-108
DO-NA Sear-929 Berk-NA MIB-107b
W-W-109 DO-NA Sear-881a Berk-NA
MIB-97
W-110 DO-NA Sear-881b Berk-NA
MIB-98
W-111 DO-NA Sear-881c Berk-NA
MIB-101
W-112 DO-NA Sear-881d Berk-NA
MIB-102
W-113 DO-NA Sear-881e Berk-NA
MIB-103
W-W-114 DO-NA Sear-822 Berk-NA
MIB-81
W-115 DO-186b Sear-822a Berk-NA MIB-82a
W-116 DO-NA Sear-822a Berk-84
MIB-82b
W-1 DO-5 Sear-772 Berk-NA
MIB-54
W-2
DO-NA Sear-772a Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-3 DO-11 Sear-773 Berk-NA
MIB-55
W-4 DO-NA Sear-773a Berk-NA
MIB-56
W-5 DO-NA Sear-773b Berk-NA
MIB-57
W-1 DO-6 Sear-774 Berk-NA
MIB-58
W-2 DO-12 Sear-775 Berk-NA
MIB-59
W-3 DO-NA Sear-775a Berk-NA
MIB-60
W-4 DO-46 Sear-776 Berk-NA
MIB-61
W-1 DO-7 Sear-777 Berk-NA
MIB-63
W-2
DO-NA Sear-777a Berk-NA MIB-62
Denomination -
20 Siliquae
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W2, S-777a, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-62, R-NA,
BMC-NA, BN-NA
Weight in Grams -
3.58g
Diameter -
20.6 mm
Die Axis -
190°
Accepted Striking Period -
610 - 613
Officinae -
E
Obverse Image -
Facing bust of Heraclius, with short beard, draped and
cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet, hold cross on left
Obverse Legend -
DNHERACLI-USPPAVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on two steps
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIA-AVGUE, OBXX in exergue
Die Quality -
Superior, polished, (Same reverse die as Hunt 236, but
this is much finer)
Strike -
Complete
Flan Quality -
Excellent, 99% centered
Wear -
None
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (FDC)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Reverse die line to left of Cross by R of Victoria
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Extremely Rare (2 to5 known) (2 known, this is the finest)
Provenance -
Purchased from Harlan Berk - March 1998
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$4000.00 - $4500.00
W-3 DO-18 Sear-778 Berk-NA
MIB-64
W-4 DO-19 Sear-779 Berk-NA
MIB-65
W-5 DO-47 Sear-780 Berk-NA
MIB-66
W-6 DO-48 Sear-781 Berk-NA
MIB-67
W-7 DO-49 Sear-782 Berk-NA
MIB-68
W-8 DO-50 Sear-783 Berk-NA
MIB-69
W-1 DO-51 Sear-784 Berk-NA
MIB-70
W-2
DO-NA Sear-784 Berk-127 MIB-71
Denomination -
Semissis
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W2, S-784var, DOC-NA, Berk-127, MIB-71b, R-1284,
BMC-85, BN-80
Weight in Grams -
2.20g
Diameter -
18.5 mm
Die Axis -
185°
Accepted Striking Period -
610 - 613
Officinae -
NA
Obverse Image -
Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped
and cuirassed
Obverse Legend -
DNHERACL-IUSPAV
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on Globus
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIAAVGUS
Die Quality -
Superb
Strike -
Complete
Flan Quality -
Excellant, 100% centered
Wear -
None
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (FDC)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Small ripple on obverse flan at 7 o'clock
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Leu Sale 77, Lot 808 - May 2000
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$400.00 - $600.00
W-3
DO-52 Sear-785 Berk-NA MIB-72
Denomination -
Semissis
Minted At -
Constantinople
Reference Information -
W3, S-785, DOC-52, Berk-NA, MIB-72, R-1284,
BMC-85, BN-80
Weight in Grams -
2.20g
Diameter -
16.7 mm
Die Axis -
180°
Accepted Striking Period -
613 - 641
Officinae -
S
Obverse Image -
Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped
and cuirassed
Obverse Legend -
DNHERACLI-USTPPAV
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent on Globus
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIAAVGUS
Die Quality -
Fine, a little die rust on obverse
Strike -
Almost Complete
Flan Quality -
Fine, 85% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Die rust on face in right field of obverse
Desirability -
High
Rarity -
Common (More than 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Craig Rose - January 1996
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$250.00 - $300.00
W-4
DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-5
DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-W-6 DO-230 Sear-868 Berk-NA
MIB-94
W-7 DO-NA Sear-868 Berk-NA
MIB-95
W-W-8 DO-NA Sear-930 Berk-NA MIB-79
Denomination -
Semissis
Minted At -
Cyprus?
Reference Information -
W7, S-930, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-79, R-NA, BMC-NA,
BN-1
Weight in Grams -
2.14g
Diameter -
17.6 mm
Die Axis -
190°
Accepted Striking Period -
613 - 641
Officinae -
S
Obverse Image -
Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped
and cuirassed
Obverse Legend -
DNHERACLI-USTPPAV
Reverse Image -
P-headed Cross Potent on Globus
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIAAVGUS
Die Quality -
Fine, polished
Strike -
Almost Complete, with weakness on reverse legend from 2
o'clock to 4 o'clock
Flan Quality -
Fine, 60% centered
Wear -
Minimal, if any
Overall Condition Rating -
Mint State (MS)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Obverse only centered about 60%
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) (I only know of 4 pieces,
my other piece is finer)
Provenance -
Ex. Dr. Guy Lacam Collection, Ex. NFA Auction XVIII, Lot760,
Purchased from Stack's Coin Galleries December 1997 Sale, Lot 436 - December
1997
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$750.00 - $1000.00
W-W-9 DO-274 Sear-899 Berk-NA
MIB-117
W-10 DO-NA Sear-899a
MIB-118
W-11 DO-NA Sear-899b Berk-NA
MIB-119
W-12 DO-NA Sear-899c Berk-NA
MIB-120
W-13 DO-NA Sear-899d Berk-NA
MIB-121
W-14 DO-NA Sear-899e Berk-NA
MIB-122
W-15 DO-NA Sear-899f Berk-NA
MIB-123
W-16 DO-NA Sear-881f Berk-NA MIB-104
W-1 DO-53a Sear-786 Berk-128 MIB-73a
W-2
DO-53b Sear-786 Berk-NA MIB-73b
W-3 DO-54 Sear-787 Berk-NA
MIB-74
W-4 DO-312 Sear-927 Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-5 DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA
MIB-79
W-6 DO-NA Sear-931 Berk-NA
MIB-80
W-7
DO-NA Sear-NA Berk-NA MIB-NA
W-8 DO-275 Sear-900 Berk-NA MIB-124
Denomination -
Tremissis
Minted At -
Ravenna
Reference Information -
W8, S-900, DOC-275, Berk-NA, MIB-124, R-1287,
BMC-91, BN-82
Weight in Grams -
1.47g
Diameter -
15.8 mm
Die Axis -
170°
Accepted Striking Period -
610 - 613
Officinae -
NA
Obverse Image -
Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed
with small cross on top, draped and cuirassed
Obverse Legend -
DNHERACL-IPERPVG
Reverse Image -
Cross Potent
Reverse Legend -
VICTORIHERACLIAVG, CONOB in exergue
Die Quality -
Fine
Strike -
Almost Complete
Flan Quality -
Fine, 95% centered
Wear -
Minimal
Overall Condition Rating -
Extra Fine (XF+)
This Coin's Uniqueness -
Flan protrustion at 12 o'clock on obverse
Desirability -
Medium
Rarity -
Scarce (50 to 250 known)
Provenance -
Purchased from Jean Elsen Auction 57, Lot 2001 - March
1999
1999 Approximate Value (US $) -
$600.00 - $750.00
W-9
DO-276 Sear-902 Berk-NA MIB-125
W-10 DO-NA Sear-901 Berk-NA
MIB-126
W-11 DO-NA Sear-902a Berk-NA
MIB-127
W-12 DO-52c Sear-881g Berk-NA
MIB-99
W-13 DO-NA Sear-881h Berk-NA
MIB-100
W-14 DO-NA Sear-881i Berk-NA
MIB-105
W-15 DO-NA Sear-881j Berk-NA
MIB-106
W-16 DO-NA Sear-NA p; MIB-X6