The Byzantine Empire
Phocas, 602 – 610
Solidus 607-610, AV 4.53 g. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown and holding globus cruciger. Rev. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by Christogram. DO 10. MIBE 9. Sear 620.
A minor area of weakness on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
From an Australian private collection.