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title: Solidus of Heraclius
author: Metropolitan Museum of Art
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8275/solidus-of-heraclius/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Solidus of Heraclius
_Authored by Metropolitan Museum of Art_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8275.jpg)
## Image Caption
Solidus depicting [Heraclius](https://www.worldhistory.org/Heraclius/), who reigned from 610 CE to 641 CE. Discovered in Qasr-i [Abu](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Abu/) Nasr (Iran), it is made of [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) and measures 1.9 cm. (Metropolitan Museum, New York)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Art, M. M. o. (2018, March 09). Solidus of Heraclius. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "Solidus of Heraclius." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 09, 2018. .
### MLA
Art, Metropolitan Museum of. "Solidus of Heraclius." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Mar 2018, .
## License & Copyright
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