Ancients
Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (23mm, 4.48 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, scratch. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 602/3. σN FOCAS PЄRP AVC, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown with pendilia surmounted by cross, holding globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORI-A AVCC, angel standing facing, holding staff topped by staurogram and globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. Sear 616. DOC 1c. MIB 5. Rare one-year type. Sharply struck on a broad flan from dies of excellent style.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman; ex Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection (Heritage Long Beach 3035, 3 September 2014), lot 29372; Spink & Sons (London, October 1991), lot 156.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1100 USD