Ancients
Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (21mm, 4.42 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 5th officina, AD 607-609. d N FOCAS-PЄRP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, globus cruciger in right hand / NICTORIA-AVϚЧ Є, angel standing facing, long staff terminating in staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left; CONOB in exergue. Sear 620. Interesting blundering of the reverse legend.
Ex Steven Damron, private sale with old dealer tag
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 600-800 USD