1/2 Follis, Byzantine Empire, 602 - 610

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One (1) 1/2 follis coin, Phocas

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Byzantine Empire, 602 - 610

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Obverse Image: Phocas on left, holding cross on globe and Leontia on right, holding sceptre topped by cross, standing facing; cross between their heads.

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Obverse Text: DN / FOCA / NE / PE / A

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Reverse Image: Two large X's followed by regnal year with cross above and "ANNO" to left.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: ANNO / X / X / II / (C) ?

Date Made: 602 - 610

Maker: Phocas Emperor of Byzantium

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Turkey: Hatay, Antioch

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Credit Line: Stack, M.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.257929.0001Catalog Number: NU84389Accession Number: 257929

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: ae (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 mm x 20.2 mm; 1/32 in x 25/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-7124-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1251765

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