Phokas, Copper, Half Follis, Nikomedeia, 607/608
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas wearing consular robes and crown with cross on circlet. Mappa in right hand, eagle-topped scepter in left hand.
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Reverse
XX with cross above and I in right field.
Exergue
NIKO
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas wearing consular robes and crown with cross on circlet. Mappa in right hand, eagle-topped scepter in left hand.
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Reverse
XX with cross above and I in right field.
Exergue
NIKO
| Accession number | BZC.1973.31 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Nikomedeia |
| Date | 607/608 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 6.17 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Matterhorn Trading Company, 18 May 1973, acquired in Turkey
Commentary
Hash marks after NIKO (reverse exergue).
Variant of DOC 2.1:180, no. 67 (I instead of Ϛ). I is the more common form for the sixth-year issues. Note the polygonal shape of the flan typical of hasty production, probably done by cutting earlier, larger coins.
MIBEC 193, no. 73a.