Phocas; 40 Nummi, Cyzicus
250,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE30 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,96 |
| Grade: | VF/gVF |
| Attribution: | DOC II 72a; SB 665 |
| Commentary: | perfectly centered with full legends, dark glossy patina, great portrait |
Historical Context
The Column of Phocas was the last imperial monument ever to be erected in the Roman forum.
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