Philippicus (Bardanes), 711-713. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.34 g, 6 h), Constantinople, ΘΓ = 9th officina, 3rd section. 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 ΘΓ / CONOB Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC (3a). MIB 3 and SB 1449. A rare variety. Well-centered and attractive. Some areas of flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.