Ancients
Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (4.44 gm). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 5th officina. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown, globus cruciger in right hand / Angel standing facing, long staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left. Sear 620. DO 10e. Decent strike on a broad flan.
Ex Ruby Collection (Superior Galleries, June 1974), lot 74.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-550 USD