37. Solidus Coin, Phocas, Byzantine Empire, 603-607 AD, Gold

Obverse Legend: [...]FOCAS - PЄRP AVC Obverse Description: Legend arranged circularly on the edge. Centrally, the emperor's bust is represented frontally with a cross-bearing diadem, wearing a cuirass and cloak, holding a cross-bearing orb in his right hand and a shield in his left hand. Reverse Legend: VICTORI - AAVCC H / CONOB Reverse Description: Legend arranged circularly on the edge and linearly in exergue. Centrally, a draped angel is represented standing frontally, holding in his right hand a cross ending at the top with a staurogram, and in his left hand a cross-bearing orb. Partially visible beaded outer circle.

Dimensions

weight 4 g, custom d=21.15 mm

Description

gold

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