Phocas AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 602-610. dN N FOCAS PERP AVI, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger, wearing crown without pendilia / VICTORIA AVGЧ I, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue. DOC 10e; MIBE 9; Sear 620. 4.46g, 20mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine. Flatness around edges, clean surfaces with mint lustre. Well centred and attractive.
From the collection of a Scientist.