Persian-ruled Syria, Copper, Half Follis, Imitation, Uncertain Mint, 615/616
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.
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Reverse
XX with Ϛ in left field and N in right field.
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.
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Reverse
XX with Ϛ in left field and N in right field.
| Accession number | BZC.2013.003.12 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Persian-ruled Syria |
| Metal | Copper |
| Denomination | Half Follis |
| Mint | Uncertain Mint |
| Date | 615/616 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Relation of Dies | 5:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Dr. Roger Lemaire, 2013
Commentary
An imitative half-follis of class II (Phokas and Leontia/XX) minted in northern Syria under Persian rule.
H. Pottier, “Le monnayage de la Syrie sous l’occupation perse (610–630): Complément,” 460, no. 13a.1 (this coin illustrated, weight given as 6.44 g).