★ A very attractive solidus of Philippicus (Bardanes) ★

Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. d N FILЄPICЧS MЧLTЧS AN Crowned bust of Philippicus facing, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger in his right hand and eagle-tipped scepter in his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ B / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1b. MIB 1. SB 1447. Light scratches and minor areas of weakness, otherwise, virtually as struck.