Lot 4240
Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.42g) minted at Constantinople, ninth officina. Crowned, facing bust of Phocas wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross. Reverse: Victoria (Victory) standing facing, holding staff surmounted by a Christogram and a globus cruciger, legend ends: I. DO 3.1; Sear 623. Very scarce. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400.
Ex Wolfen Family Foundation, purchased from Bank Leu early 1970s.
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