Catalogue
Anastasius I, (491-518), gold solidus, issue of 498-518, Constantinople mint, (4.486 grams), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter face to right, holding spear and shield, around DN ANASTA SIVS PP AVC, rev. Angel standing facing holding long cross, and cross on globe, around VICTORI A AVCCC**Q* exergue CONOB, star in right field, (S.3, DOC 3f, T.73). Mint state as struck, brilliant proof-like field, uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Phocas, (A.D. 602-610), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, (4.494 grams), issued A.D. 607-610, Officina I, obv. Phocas facing bust, bearded, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding cross, around dN 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 AVGU I, (S.620, DOC 10j, BMC 22, Berk, Harlan J., 'Roman Gold Coins of the Medieval World, 383-1453', No.102b [This Coin, illustrated]). Broad flan, as struck with full mint bloom, uncirculated and one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300