★ A lustrous solidus of Phocas ★

Phocas, 602-610. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 603-607. O N FOCAS PERP AVI Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG Z / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger in his left hand and long staff surmounted by staurogram in his right. DOC 5g. MIB 7. SB 618. A lustrous example. Somewhat double struck and with some scratches, otherwise, good extremely fine.