Byzantine Gold Solidus – Emperor Phocas, Constantinople 2nd Officina (AD 607–610)

Description

Phocas 602-610. Solidus (Gold 21 mm 4.38 g 7 h) Constantinople B = 2nd officina 607-610. D N FOCAS PЄRP AVC Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing wearing crown surmounted by cross and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORI-A AVCC Β Angel standing facing holding a globus cruciger in his left hand and a long rho tipped cross in his right. DOC 1a. MIBE 5. SB 616. Marks otherwise good very fine.