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PHOCAS, GOLD SOLIDUS OF CONSTANTINOPLE

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Code: 10730



Phocas (AD 602-610) Gold Solidus
Constantinople mint
Obverse: Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown without pendilia and holding globus cruciger; AN FOCAS PERP AV
Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; VICTORIA AVGG Z, CONOB in exergue.
4.5 grams, 21 mm in diameter.
Toned, a lustrous well struck good extremely fine, with a very pleasing portrait.