Byzantine Empire, Phocas AE Follis-40 (Nummi) 602-610 AD, NGC VG Bullion 2001-P Capitol Commemorative Half ~

2001-P Capitol Commemorative Half ~ NGC MS 70

hand extended

very lightly hinged specimen

Marked inside: Christmas  1977 / STERLING

Baker 245A (Silver) Rarity 6

Byzantine Empire, Phocas AE Follis-40 (Nummi) 602-610 AD, NGC VG Bullion 2001-P Capitol Commemorative Half ~Obv: IMP CM CASS LAT POSTVMVS PF AVG, radiate, draped bust right. Rev: PM TRP COS II PP, Emperor standing left in military dress, holding globe and spear. Phocas (Latin: Flavius Phocas Augustus; Greek: , Phokas; 547 5 October 610) was Byzantine Emperor from 602 to 610. He usurped the throne from the Emperor Maurice, and was himself overthrown by Heraclius after losing a civil war.