Phokas, Copper, Pentanummium, Constantinople, 602-610
Obverse
Beardless bust of Phokas facing right.
]-INPER
Reverse
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Obverse
Beardless bust of Phokas facing right.
]-INPER
Reverse
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| Accession number | BZC.1974.5.12 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Pentanummium |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 602 – 610 |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Henry Weller, 19 April 1974
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.1:170, no. 40, showing clearly the full INPER inscription—otherwise only attested under Constans II—for Phokas. Attested inscriptions recorded for this type in MIBEC are NFOCS-pERpVC or FOCS-pERpVC.
MIBEC 191, no. 67.