16. Solidus Coin, Phocas, Byzantine Empire, 607-608 A.D., gold

Obverse legend: [...] FOCAS - PЄRP AVC Obverse description: Legend arranged circularly around the edge. In the center, the bust of the emperor is represented frontally with a cross crown, a loros, and a paludamentum, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand, and a shield in his left hand. Reverse legend: [...] - AAVCCS / CONOB Reverse description: Legend arranged circularly around the edge, and linearly in exergue. In the center, a draped angel is represented standing frontally, holding in his right hand a cross ending in a staurogram, and in his left hand a globus cruciger. An outer beaded circle is partially visible.

Dimensions

weight 4 g, custom d=21.25 mm

Description

gold

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