★ A beautifully toned solidus of Phocas ★

Phocas, 602-610. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 603-607. o N FOCAS PЄRP AVI Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG I / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 5j. MIB 7. SB 618. Beautifully toned. Good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Gorny & Mosch 257, 15-16 October 2018, 1014.