★ A rare solidus of Phocas with an attractive portrait ★

Phocas, 602-610. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.33 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis or Thessalonica, circa 603-605. O N FOCAЄ PERP AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown with pendilia and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG H / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC -. MIB 3. SB 617A. Rare and with an attractive portrait. Slightly clipped and with some nicks, otherwise, extremely fine.