Byzantine - Phocas - Angel Gold Solidus > Lot No. 333

Description:
Constantinople. 602-603 AD. Obv: dN FOCAS PERP AVG, draped and cuirassed facing bust, in crown with pendilia, holding cross on globe. Rev: VICTORIA AVGU theta, Angel standing facing holding long staff surmounted by P, and cross on globe. CONOB in exergue.

Measurements:
Gold, 4.35 grams, 16.51 mm.

Condition:
One edge not struck up otherwise extremely fine with a superb portrait.

References:
Sear 616; DOC 1.

Estimate: £300 - 500 (EUR 370 - 620; USD 480 - 790)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £220