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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ewomack, post: 9392699, member: 15588&quot;]Some claim that the Byzantine emperor Phocas (602 - 610) deserves historical condemnation as the &quot;Caligula&quot; or &quot;Nero&quot; of Byzantium. Others think that this reputation comes largely from the propaganda of his usurpers. Still others think that propaganda definitely played a role in Phocas&#039;s historical fate, but that he also didn&#039;t do an exactly stellar job as emperor, either. He revolted against the emperor Maurice and then found himself revolted against by Heraclius. Such were the times. I really like the chaotic look of this bloated and uneven Follis, and I especially like its ominous portrait. Phocas, despite the historical interpretation one follows, remains one of the most fascinating and debated figures in Byzantine history. Please post your Phocas coins!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1522225[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1522226[/ATTACH]</p><p><i>Phocas (602-610), Æ Follis (33mm, 11.79g), Cyzicus, Dated RY 4 ? (605/6); Obv: δN POCAS+PERPAVG, Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross, small cross to left; Rev: Large XXXX, ANNO above, II/II (date) to right, KYZA, Sear 665</i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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