Watch List notes:

Heraclius. 610-641. AR Half Siliqua (10mm, 0.67 g, 3h). Carthage mint. Struck 614-641. D. N. ERACLIO PP AV, crowned facing bust / Crowned busts of Heraclius Constantine and Martina. DOC II 233; SB 871. VF/EF. 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 and four months later, she and Heraclonas were deposed in favor of the son of Heraclius Constantine.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex Ancient Coins 2003 @ $125.