Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. 12 Nummi (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.73 g, 3 h), a crude and irregular imitation of a dodekanummia from Alexandria, likely struck under Sasanian occupation. Irregular mint in Egypt. Draped bust of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing, both wearing crowns surmounted with crosses. Rev. Cross in center, flanked by B and I; AΛЄΞ. DOC -. T. Goodwin: Some Aspects of 7th Egyptian Byzantine Coinage, Fig 6d. MIB 3 (Heraclius X47). SB -. Extremely rare. Very fine.
This crude imitation of a dodecanummium of Heraclius was, as T. Goodwin notes, likely struck in Egypt under Sasanian occupation. We kindly thank T. Goodwin for his valuable contributions to the discussion of this interesting issue