Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, 610-641. Follis (Bronze, 34 mm, 9.00 g, 7 h), 'sword issue', Constantinopolis, RY 20 = 629/30. Heraclius, on the left, standing facing in military attire, with moustache and long beard, wearing crown surmounted by cross, holding long cross in his right hand and sword in his left; on the right, Heraclius Constantine standing facing, short bearded, wearing crown surmounted by cross and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand; between their heads, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and [X]X; above cross and c; below, A; in exergue, CON. DOC -. MIB -. Morton&Eden Auction 68 (2014), 148. SB -. Very rare. Corroded and with traces of overstriking, otherwise, about very fine.

This very interesting issue with Heraclius holding a sword in his left hand is only known from the regnal year 20 = 629/30. It very likely refers to the defeat of the Sasanians by Heraclius after a very long and devastating war