Phokas, Copper, Decanummium, Antioch, 602/603
Obverse
Phokas standing to left crowned and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Leontia standing to right crowned and holding cruciform scepter transversely in right hand. Cross between heads.
ONFOC-NEPE
Reverse
X with cross above, R below, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
Obverse
Phokas standing to left crowned and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Leontia standing to right crowned and holding cruciform scepter transversely in right hand. Cross between heads.
ONFOC-NEPE
Reverse
X with cross above, R below, |N|N|O in left field, and I in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.1970.35 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue ID | as DOC 2.1:190, no. 97 |
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Associated Authority | Leontia (wife of Phokas) |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Decanummium |
| Mint | Antioch |
| Date | 602/603 |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Purchased from A. H. Baldwin, 19 October 1970
Commentary
MIBEC 197, no. 87 (citing this coin as DO [n.a.]).