Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 613/614
Obverse
Phokas and Leontia standing, crowned. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds cruciform scepter transversely.
ΝΓΑΙΓ - NT
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and |ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
EO
Obverse
Phokas and Leontia standing, crowned. Phokas holds globus cruciger in right hand, Leontia holds cruciform scepter transversely.
ΝΓΑΙΓ - NT
Reverse
with cross above, |Ν|Ν|Ο in left field, and |ΙΙ in right field.
Exergue
EO
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.11 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 613/614 |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Weight | 15.54 g |
| Relation of Dies | 4:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative follis of class (II) (1) (Phokas) minted in northern Syria under Persian Rule. The exergue inscription is derived from the Antioch one, ΗΕΡ; see H. Pottier, Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630), 44, table IIIa.
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 459, no. 9a.1 (this coin).