Heraclius

Byzantium’s power and Christian belief

Gold

610–641 CE

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire

Theme

Trade, Movement and Exchange

Subtheme

Byzantium: The New Rome and Its Trade Links

Case Title

Rome Lives on: Byzantium

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Accession Number

5709

Description

Emperor Heraclius (reigned 610–641 CE) and his son Constantine wear crowns with a cross. The reverse showed the cross triumphant.

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