Same obverse for two different units
Heraclius. Silver Hexagram (6.67 g), 610-641.Constantinople, 637-641. Heraclonas, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each crowned and holding globus cruciger. Reverse: δEЧS AδIЧτA ROMANIS, cross potent set upon globe set upon three steps. The Heraclius silver hexagram closely resembles the solidus in its obverse design-typically showing Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing or enthroned together-because the hexagram was introduced as an emergency silver coin during a time of financial crisis and war. By using the same imperial iconography as the trusted gold solidus, the government aimed to ensure public confidence and continuity in the currency system. The familiar image of the co-emperors, which was already established on the solidus, reinforced legitimacy and authority for the new denomination, which was valued at 1/12 of a solidus
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