Phokas, Copper, Follis, Constantinople, 606/607
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas wearing consular robes and crown with cross (no pendilia). Mappa in right hand, cross in left hand.
NFOCE-[ ]
Reverse
XXXX with NNO above and in right field.
Exergue
CONB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas wearing consular robes and crown with cross (no pendilia). Mappa in right hand, cross in left hand.
NFOCE-[ ]
Reverse
XXXX with NNO above and in right field.
Exergue
CONB
| Accession number | BZC.1973.28 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 606/607 |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Weight | 10.83 g |
| Relation of Dies | 7:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Cf. DOC 2.1:164, no. 29a (B instead of ).
MIBEC 188, no. 61a (citing either this coin or BZC.1972.40 as DO [n.a.], together with three other specimens [BNC 11, Vienna, and Sardis]).