Byzantine Phocas - Gold Solidus > Lot No. 0197

Description:
602-610 AD, Constantinople mint. Obv: dN FOCAS PERP AVG legend with draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown with pendilia, holding cross on globe. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG legend and officina letter epsilon, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by chi-rho and cross on globe; mintmark CONOB.

Measurements:
4.39 grams.

Condition:
Extremely fine.

References:
Sear 616; DOC II 1; MIB II 5.

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 370 - 500; USD 470 - 630)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £300