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Medal - Emperor Heraclius I and the return of the true cross to Jerusalem
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1400-1402 |
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| Composition | Pewter (White metal) |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius in right profile, wearing an elaborate crown with radiating points, his long beard rendered in fine detail with his right hand raised to his chin. The effigy rests upon a crescent moon, with sunrays emanating diagonally from the upper right of the field. A bilingual legend in Greek and Latin runs around the circumference. |
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| Obverse script | Greek, Latin |
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| Reverse description | Heraclius, crowned and enthroned in a two-wheeled carriage adorned with a cross, is drawn to the right by three horses led by an armored squire on foot. An architectural structure with draped columns appears at left, and four hanging lamps are suspended above the scene. A bilingual inscription in Greek and Latin runs around the circumference, with additional Greek text in the field. |
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