Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD Constantinople, c. 603 AD

AV Solidus, 4.37g (21mm, 7h).O.N. FOCAS PERP AVG Crowned bust of Phocas facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cross / VICTORIA AVGG B. Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger. In exergue, CONOBPedigree: Münzen & Medaillen AG 85, 11 April 1997, lot 285 and Auctiones AG 12, 29-30 Sept 1981, lot 668References: DOC 4 var. (officina letter not listed). MIB 2 var. (officina letter not listed). SB 623Grade: Well centered and well struck. Very few marks. Reverse not fully struck as evidenced angel's face and right hand legend EF+/EF. (bz1068)Scroll down for more information about this coin.