90,00 €
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; KRTÏ‚ in ex.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,92 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | DOC 116; MIBE 98a; SB 686 |
| Commentary: | brown grey patina, good portrait and full legends and design on both sides |
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.
