Phocas (AD 602-610) Gold Solidus Constantinople mint Obverse: Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown without pendilia and holding globus cruciger; AN FOCAS PERP AV Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; VICTORIA AVGG Z, CONOB in exergue. 4.6 grams, 21 mm in diameter. Toned, a lustrous extremely fine, with a pleasing portrait. |