Description: Phocas (602 - 610 AD). AE 40 Nummi, Cyzicus mint, RY 4. d N FOCAS PERP AVC; crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross sceptre, small cross in field left / Large XXXX, ANNO above, regnal year 4 ( II-II ) right, KYZ followed by officina letter A in ex.

Diameter: AE30 mm

Weight: 10,96 g

Grade: VF/gVF

Attribution: DOC II 72a; SB 665

Commentary: perfectly centered with full legends, dark glossy patina, great portrait

History: The Column of Phocas was the last imperial monument ever to be erected in the Roman forum.

Article Number: 008-05-02-41652