Philippicus Bardanes. Gold Solidus (4.37 g), 711-713. Constantinople. D N FILEPICЧS MЧL-TЧS AN, crowned bust of Philipicus facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tiped scepter surmounted by cross. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGЧ, cross potent; B//CONOB. DOC 1b; MIB 1; SB 1447. Rare. Lustrous and virtually as struck. We note a few minor scrapes. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000