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                                Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 2238. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
                                2002.  HERACLIUS. BID Estimate $300  

                              HERACLIUS. 610-641 AD. AR Half Siliqua (0.64 gm). 
                              Carthage mint. D. N. ERACLIO PP AV, crowned facing 
                              bust / Crowned busts of Heraclius Constantine and 
                              Martina. DOC II 233; SB 871. Nice VF, toned. 
($300)
                              Heraclius married his niece Martina after the 
                              death of his first wife in 614. The marriage was 
                              condemned by the church, the populace of 
                              Constantinople, and the emperor's own family. 
                              Nevertheless, Martina remained at her husband's 
                              side during his campaigns against the Persians and 
                              Arabs, and upon his death her son Heraclonas 
                              joined Heraclius Constantine as joint emperor in 
                              641. Martina was accused of poisoning Heraclius 
                              Constantine after his death four months later, and 
                              she and Heraclonas were deposed in favor of the 
                              son of Heraclius Constantine, Constans.





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Lot sold for  $350, plus buyers fees.