ANCIENT COINS. BYZANTINE. Mint of Constantinople unless otherwise stated. Focas (A.D. 609-610), Gold Solidus, 4.44g, 7h.dNN FOCAS-PERP AVC, bearded crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger.Rev.VICTORIA-AVGU I, Angel standing facing holding a long rho-headed cross and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue (MIB 11; S 620 var).Extremely fine.Scarce with this obverse legend commencing dNN (dated A.D. 609/10 by Hahn/Metlich).
Estimate: US$ 750