Philippicus (Bardanes). Gold Solidus (4.38 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 on three steps; I//CONOB. DOC 1b; MIB 1; SB 1447. Lustrous surfaces and a magnificent obverse strike. We note a minor flan fault on the reverse at one o'clock. Rare. NGC photo cert grade Ch AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $700 - UP 

Ex The William Oldknow Collection.