Byzantine Empire. Phocas (AD 602-610). Solidus

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Byzantine Empire gold solidus of Phocas (AD 602–610), minted in Constantinople, measuring 22 mm and weighing 4.46 g, in almost EF condition.

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Description from the seller

Byzantine
Phocas AD 602-610. Constantinople
Solidus AV
22 mm, 4,46 g
o N FOCAS-PЄRP AVG, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORIA-AVG Y E, Angel standing facing, grounded staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in outstretched left; CONOB in exergue.
Good VF / Almost EF
Sear 616.


The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer. SHIPPING TO US IS CURRENTLY NOT POSSIBLE! H5

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I fell in love with antiquity the moment I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Byzantine
Phocas AD 602-610. Constantinople
Solidus AV
22 mm, 4,46 g
o N FOCAS-PЄRP AVG, draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORIA-AVG Y E, Angel standing facing, grounded staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in outstretched left; CONOB in exergue.
Good VF / Almost EF
Sear 616.


The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer. SHIPPING TO US IS CURRENTLY NOT POSSIBLE! H5

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I fell in love with antiquity the moment I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Byzantine Empire
Ruler
Phocas (AD 602-610)
Denomination
Solidus
Metal
AV
Condition
Almost EF
PolandVerified
2055
Objects sold
99.41%
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