Ancients
Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (22mm, 4.43 gm, 7h). Constantinople, 8th officina, AD 602-603. ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVC, crowned facing bust of Phocas wearing consular mantle, crown surmounted by cross, holding mappa in right hand and cross in left / VICTORI-A AVCC, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand and globus cruciger in left; Θ//CONOB. Sear 623. DOC 4-- (unlisted officina). MIBE 2. Rare. Minor areas of reverse weakness. NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5.Ex Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection; Stack's (New York, June 1994), lot 2056.
Estimate: 1000-1400 USD