Superb Philippicus Solidus

Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 3430. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007.  Sold For $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Philippicus (Bardanes). 711-713. AV Solidus (4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 711-713. Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped scepter surmounted by star / Cross potent set on three steps; A//CONOB. DOC 1a; MIB 1; SB 1447. Superb EF.

From the John A. Seeger Collection.