Gold Solidus of Phocas, Constantinople, 603 - 607. 2000.5.31

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Obverse: ONFOCAS PERPAVC - Bust fcg. wearing cuirass, paludamentum, and crown with cross on circlet. In r., globus cruciger

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Reverse: VICTORIA AVCCC - Angel facing holding in r. long staff with chrismon at top and in l. globus cruciger

Physical Description

Axis: 7
Measurements
- Weight: 4.3
- Diameter: 20.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 603
- To Date: 607
Denomination: Solidus
Material: Gold
Authority
- Issuer: Phocas
- Portrait: Phocas
- Authority: Phocas
Geographic
- Mint: Constantinople
Reverse
- Symbol: Delta:CONOB

References

Reference: DOC 5d

Administrative History

Identifier: 2000.5.31
Department: Byzantine
Collection: American Numismatic Society

SubjectSet

series: Byzantine

Notes

pierced

Rights

License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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