Description: Phocas (602 - 610 AD). AE Decanummium, Carthage mint. D N FOCAS PERP AVC; crowned bust of Phocas facing wearing consular robes / large X between N - M, pellet above and beneath each, cross above, star below.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 5,58 g

Grade: F/VF

Attribution: SBCV 690; DO 118

Commentary: bronze surfaces, sharp reverse

History: In 608 AD the Exarchate of Africa with the seat of power in Carthage revolted against the emperor Phocas - probably lesse a revenge for deposing former emperor Maurice Tiberius but rather cold political move taking advantage of the war with the Persians.

Article Number: 004-03-01-44953