Byzantine Empire, AV solidus, Phocas, 602-610 AD, Constantinople mint, NGC Ch AU, strike 5/5, surface 3/5, clipped, wavy flan. DOC 124; MIBE 43; SB 697. 4.38 grams. D N FOCAS PERP AVG, crowned, draped and cuirassed facing bust, holding cross / VICTORI-A AVGG B, angel standing facing, holding long staff terminating in staurogram and globus cruciger, CONOB in exergue. Lustrous and boldly struck piece with choice, centered reverse, some mild edge-clipping.
Estimate: 300 - 450 USD