Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, circa 610-630
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.
ONFOCΛ-NEPEΛV
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν| in left field, and |ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
HCUP
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.
ONFOCΛ-NEPEΛV
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν| in left field, and |ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
HCUP
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.08 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | circa 610 – 630 |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Weight | 8.45 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 from 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. On this coin, note the globule instead of O in ΑΝΝΟ and the exergue with C and .