Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina. d N FILEPPICЧS MЧL-[TЧS AN] Crowned bust of Philippicus facing, wearing loros and holding globus cruciger in his right hand and eagle-tipped scepter in his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVSЧ B / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC 1b. MIB 1 and SB 1447. Attractive and clear. Flan a little tight, otherwise, extremely fine.
Sold on behalf of the Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique, Switzerland.