Phocas reigned over the Byzantine Emperor from 602 to 610 after overthrowing Maurice on 23 November 602. Once he had captured Constantinople he declared himself Byzantine Emperor on the same day. He installed many of his relatives in high prominent positions as he had a distrust for many of the ruling elite. He was eventually overthrown himself by Heraclius.
The obverse features a draped and cuirassed bust, facing, wearing crown, and holding 'globus cruciger' in one hand.
The reverse shows an Angel standing facing, holding a staff mounted with Christogram in one hand, and a globe with a cross in the other. Below are the letters "CONOB" indicating it was struck at the mint of Constantinople. This coin is in good very fine condition, impressive for being over 1,400 years old, and would make an eye-catching addition to any numismatic collection.
Obverse
Draped and cuirassed bust with beard facing, wearing crown without pendilia, holding globus cruciger. DN FOCAS PERP AVG.
Reverse
Angel standing facing, holding staff mounted with Christogram, globe with cross in other hand. VICTORIA AVGG 'S' mintmark CONO.