Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, circa 611/612
Obverse
Phokas standing at left and Leontia standing at right. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
[...]-NPV
Reverse
with in right field.
Exergue
[ ]ΕP΄
Obverse
Phokas standing at left and Leontia standing at right. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
[...]-NPV
Reverse
with in right field.
Exergue
[ ]ΕP΄
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.03 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | circa 611/612 |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.73 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative follis of class II (1) (Phokas and Leontia/M) minted in northern Syria under Persian rule. For differences with the Antioch prototype (DOC 2.1:187, nos. 84.1–5), see Pottier, Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630), 32. Note on the obverse the instead of E.
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 459, no. 3.6 (this coin illustrated).