Phocas   Constantinopolis   Imperium Byzantinum
Φωκάς   Κωνσταντινούπολις   Βυζαντινή Αυτοκρατορία

Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 21

SHH 2471

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference

4.48 g   20.1-21.1 mm   6:00 o'clock   EF Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown with cross and holding cross in right hand; DN FOCAS PERP AVG clockwise around; border of dots. Victoria standing facing holding long staff with +P and globus cruciger; VICTORIA / AVGЧ E clockwise around; CONOB in exergue; border of dots. Mint of Constantinopolis. BMC 1/3; Dumbarton Oaks II/1 10e; Ratto 1179/1181; Sear Byzantine 620