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LOT 333
Sold for (Inc. bp): £253
BYZANTINE - PHOCAS - ANGEL GOLD SOLIDUS
(Gold, 4.35 grams, 16.51 mm.).
(Gold, 4.35 grams, 16.51 mm.).
Constantinople. 602-603 AD. Obv: dN FOCAS PERP AVG, draped and cuirassed facing bust, in crown with pendilia, holding cross on globe. Rev: VICTORIA AVGU theta, Angel standing facing holding long staff surmounted by P, and cross on globe. CONOB in exergue. One edge not struck up otherwise extremely fine with a superb portrait.
LITERATURE:
Sear 616; DOC 1.
