Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 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.
ONFOCA-NPEVV
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
HEUP
Obverse
Phokas standing at left and Leontia standing at right. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
ONFOCA-NPEVV
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and in right field.
Exergue
HEUP
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.05 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 611/612 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 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.
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 459, no. 3.7 (this coin illustrated).