Solidus of Heraclius

Solidus of Heraclius

money; coins (money)

The obverse has Heraclius depicted as bigger, crowned, and bearded due to his age and power. His son Heraclius Constantine is depicted smaller and beardless on the right. Christianity was the state religion and Heraclius recovered the True Cross from where Jesus' crucifixion which is why there’s a cross between the two emperors. On the reverse, there’s a cross potent set on top of three steps, showing the value of religion during Heraclius' reign.

Heraclius

Sear 738

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2019)

610-641 CE

MR

University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)

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Gold (metal)

Latin

Physical Object

2012.02.240

Byzantine Empire, Roman