Phokas, Silver, Light Miliarense, Constantinople, 602-610
Obverse
Bust of Phokas facing right wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
ONFOCS-PERPVC
Reverse
Cross potent between two palms.
Obverse
Bust of Phokas facing right wearing diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum.
ONFOCS-PERPVC
Reverse
Cross potent between two palms.
| Accession number | BZC.1969.63 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Light Miliarense |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 602 – 610 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From T. O. Mabbott Sale, lot 4961 (Hans M. F. Schulman, 27 October 1969)
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.1:162, no. 22. The Hermitage specimen (Tolstoi, Vizantīĭskii︠a︡ monety [Monnaies byzantines], no. 42) has ON instead of NN.
MIBEC 186, no. 52 (citing and illustrating only this specimen: light miliarense [1/72 pound]).