Byzantine Empire Solidus - Phocas, 607 – 610
VICTORIA AVGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
Currency
First Solidus Nomisma
(498 – 720)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Phocas
Year
607 – 610
Ruler
Phocas
(602–610)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.51
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Phocas from Byzantine Empire. Issued from 607 to 610. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.51 g.
- Obverse
- Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown with/without pendilia, holding globus cruciger. BCV#616, BCV#617 - with pendilia BCV#618, BCV#620 - without pendilia
- Reverse
- Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by christogram (Staurogram - early symbols similar to the Chi Rho) and globus cruciger.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | — | (fr) atelier : Constantinople | 26% | |
| 609 | — | (fr) atelier : Constantinople | ||
| 608 | — | (fr) atelier : Constantinople | 9% | |
| 607 | — | (fr) atelier : Constantinople | 13% | |
| ND (602-610) | — | BCV#616 (dN FOCAS; AVGG) | 30% | |
| ND (602-610) | — | BCV#617 (dN FOCAS; AVGG; N to right) | 4% | |
| ND (602-610) | — | BCV#618 (ON FOCAS; AVGG) | 9% | |
| ND (602-610) | — | BCV#620 (dN FOCAS; AVGU) | 9% | |
| ND (602-610) | — | BCV#620 with dNN |
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