Phocas AU Semissis – VICTORIA AVGЧ (Constantinople Mint)

Byzantine Gold Semissis of Phocas

Obv: O N FOCAS PЄRP AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas to right.

Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ / CONOB Victory advancing right, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left.

607 – 610 AD. · Constantinople Mint · SB 631

2.2g · 18mm

 Lustrous. Struck from somewhat corroded dies – otherwise virtually mint state.