BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Phocas, with Leontia. 602-610. Æ half follis. 5.2 gm. 21 mm. Thessalonica mint. Phocas on left, holding globus cruciger, and Leontia on right, holding cruciform scepter, standing facing; cross above; OM FOCA ERP AVG / Large XX; cross above, TES in exergue. SB 655. Very Fine; well centered on a large flan; handsome glossy dark patina.

Purchased from Spink in 1931 (tag included).

Also includes collection envelope stating: "This choice for this scarce coin."