Phocas, AE Follis, Constantinople, RY 4 = AD 605/6

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Byzantine, Phocas, AE Follis (bronze, 9.15g, 30mm), Constantinople, RY 4 = AD 605/6
Obv: Crowned bust facing, in consular attire, holding the mappa (ceremonial cloth) and a cross
Rev: Large XXXX (marking the denomination as 40 nummi). Above, ANNO To the right, II/II (indicating Year 4). In exergue, CONB (mint mark for Constantinople)
Ref: Sear 640; DOC 28b Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF

 

Note: Struck during the early years of Phocas’ reign, this follis reflects a period of political turmoil and unrest in Byzantium. Phocas’ violent ascent had left the empire vulnerable to internal dissent and external threats, particularly from the Persians. The coin’s heavy bronze format illustrates the continued reliance on large folles for everyday transactions, even as imperial authority and coinage quality began to decline under his unstable rule.

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