Phocas, Gold Solidus Constantinople, AU 4/5 2/5. half-length armoured figure of King

half-length armoured figure of King right

incorporating the Arms of Hanover which appear in error at date

mint mark at centre

good very fine and very rare

A wholly exceptional example with a portrait of superb Classical style struck in high relief

Phocas, Gold Solidus Constantinople, AU 4/5 2/5. half-length armoured figure of KingPhocas (602 610), gold Solidus, Constantinople, officina A, ON FOCAS PERP VC, crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger, rev. VICTORI AAVCC A, angel standing facing, holding linear staff surmounted with tau rho, and globus cruciger, in exergue CONOB, 4. 30g, 7h (Sear 618). NGC AU 4 5 2 5 (clipped, brushed, graffito).