Byzantine Empire – Heraclius (610–641 AD)
Setting : bezel in silver 925 - 
Gold Semissis – Constantinople, circa 610–613 AD
Weight: 1.20 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm
Mint: Constantinople
Obverse
d N hЄRACLIЧS P P AVI
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing right.
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGЧ I
Cross potent set on globe.
References: DOC 51c; MIB 70f; SB 784.
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🔎 Numismatic & Historical Notes
This early gold semissis was struck shortly after Heraclius seized the throne in 610 AD, during one of the most turbulent periods of Byzantine history. These early issues from Constantinople are stylistically distinct, often featuring:
•Compact flans
•Slightly irregular strikes
•Bold portrait style
•Clear Christian imperial symbolism (cross potent on globe)
The cross potent on globe represents the triumph of Christianity and imperial authority over the world — a strong political message during the Persian wars.
Your specimen shows:
•Well-centered portrait
•Legible legends despite flan irregularity
•Attractive gold tone
•Slight clipping / irregular flan typical of early 7th-century issues
Included : 
Random color leather cord
Certificate of provenance and authenticity