Description: Phocas (602 - 610 AD). AE Half Follis, Carthage mint, dated RY 5 (606/7 AD). M FOCA PЄRP AVG; crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cruciform scepter / Large X•X, cross above, star left, Є right; KRTς in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,92 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: DOC 116; MIBE 98a; SB 686

Commentary: brown grey patina, good portrait and full legends and design on both sides

History: Just as this coin was minted in Carthage the plot against the emperor Phocas which resulted in the Revolt of the Heraclii was probably taking shape in the African city.

Article Number: 003-08-01-45017