Ancients
Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (21mm, 4.53 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Constantinople, 10th officina, AD 607-609. o N FOCAS-PЄRP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORI-A AVGG I, Angel standing facing, long staff terminating in staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in left; CONOB in exergue. Sear 618.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/byzantine/ancients-phocas-ad-602-610-av-solidus-21mm-453-gm-7h-ngc-choice-au-5-5-3-5/a/61241-97338.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61241-12192021
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved