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GBP (£) 300 - 450
EUR (€) 360 - 540
USD ($) 380 - 570
Byzantine Phocas - Light Solidus (20 Siliquae)
602-610 AD. Constantinople. Obv: ON FOCAS PERP AVC, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG delta, angel standing facing, holding long cross, and cross on globe; in exergue, OBXX. Gold, 3.66 grams.
Very fine. Rare.
LITERATURE:
Sear 629. See Wildwinds.com (this coin).
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AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.