Byzantine Empire. Phocas (AD 602-610). Semissis VICTORIA AVGЧ Є, Constantinople (No reserve price)

The Semissis coin issued during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Phocas (AD 602-610) represents an important period in Byzantine history marked by military challenges and internal strife. The semissis was a gold coin used throughout the empire, often featuring religious iconography alongside imperial portraits. This coin, minted in Constantinople, would likely depict Phocas accompanied by symbols of imperial victory or divine favor, reflected in legends like 'VICTORIA AVG' (Victory of the Augustus). The coinage of this era reveals the continuity of Roman monetary traditions into Byzantine times and offers insights into art, economics, and political messaging during a turbulent epoch.