Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 616/617
Obverse
Phokas standing at left and Leontia standing at right, both crowned. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
ΛOVΛΛ - ΝΥ
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and []|ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
VH
Obverse
Phokas standing at left and Leontia standing at right, both crowned. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds a cruciform scepter transversely.
ΛOVΛΛ - ΝΥ
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and []|ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
VH
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.06 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 616/617 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 7.25 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. Particularly blundered inscription. Could be a “barbarous imitation” of the better standardized Syrian folles. For other types of these imitations, see Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630), 87.