★ A very rare and exceptional solidus of Phocas from Ravenna ★

Phocas, 602-610. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Ravenna, RY 3 = 604/5. D N FOCAS PERP AVG Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVCC Γ / CONOB Angel standing facing, holding long linear staff surmounted by staurogram in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 125. MIB 45a-c. SB 698. Very rare and in exceptional condition, a wonderful example of this unusual western issue. Light die wear, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.