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Phocas with Leontia, Æ Decanummium, Scarce!

Æ 17mm/3.0gm     Struck ca. 604-605 AD

Con/ Struck on a short flan, otherwise, Very Fine; a choice example of this difficult issue; warm brown patina with copper highlights.

Obv/ O N FOCA NE PE AV; Phocas holding globus cruciger and Leontia holding cruciform scepter, both standing facing.

Rev/ Large X, A/N/N/O to left, cross above, III (date) to right, e (officina) below.

Ref/ Sear 675