Phokas, Gold, Solidus, Constantinople, 602
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONFOCE-PERPVC
Reverse
Frontal view of angel holding long staff with staurogram () at the top in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand. Officina letter Z.
VICTORI-VCCZ
Obverse
Frontal bust of Phokas bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with pendilia and cross on circlet. Globus cruciger in right hand.
ONFOCE-PERPVC
Reverse
Frontal view of angel holding long staff with staurogram () at the top in right hand, globus cruciger in left hand. Officina letter Z.
VICTORI-VCCZ
| Accession number | BZC.1999.9 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Phokas |
| Date of Reign | 602–610 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Constantinople |
| Date | 602 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.46 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From A. H. Baldwin’s Selection, July 1999
Commentary
Variant of DOC 2.1:152, nos. 1a and 1d, which have obverse legend ONFOCS-PERPVC.
MIBEC 174, no. 4.