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A gold solidus of Focas (Phocas), minted AD 607-609 in Constantinople. DOC II, pt 1, no. 10e; Hahn, MIB II, no. 9Obverse description: draped and cuirassed facing bust in crown,holding a globus cruciger to his left (in his right hand). Obverse inscription: dN FOCAS PERP AVG (though note this final 'G' is a wavey line only)Reverse description: robed angel standing facing forward holding staff surmounted by christogram to the left (in the right hand) and a globus cruciger to the right (in the left hand) Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGUE (AVG is followed by upsilon epsilon. CONOB denotes the coin was struck from pure gold at Constantinople.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 607 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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