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Byzantine, Phocas, Decanummium, Scarce

Æ Decanummium (10 Nummi); 16mm/2.2gm   Constantinople Mint ca. 602-610 AD

Con/ Sharply struck and well-centered; black patina with earthen fill; scarce with complete obverse legend. Tiny edge break, otherwise, Very Fine.

Obv/ DM FOCAS PERP AVG; crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross on globe and shield.  

Rev/ Large X, cross above. No mintmark.

Ref/ SBCV 645

Seller's Note/ An excellent and very low priced example of this issue...trust me. :-)