Lot 3243

Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Phocas, (A.D. 602-610), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.464 grams), issued A.D. 607-610, Officina E, obv. Phocas facing bust, bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding cross, around ON FOCAS PERP AVI, rev. Angel facing, holding in right hand long staff, with partial chi-rho symbol at top, in left hand globe with cross above, around VICTORIA AVGUE, (S.620, DOC 10e, BMC 10-11, T.8, R.1181). Brilliant field, as struck, good extremely fine.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 73 (lot 3169).

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$790

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