Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 18 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Z = 7th officina. d N FILEPPICЧS - MЧL-TЧS 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 AVSЧ Z / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1g. MIB 1. SB 1447. Sharply struck, attractive and lustrous. Minor flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Apsimar Collection.