Phocas; AE 20 Nummi, Carthage
90,00 €
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; KRTÏ‚ in ex.
Specifications
| 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 |
Historical Context
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.
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